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by BocceBaal 4007 days ago
The dissenting opinions make that point. While I support gay marriage, the Supreme Court overstepped their authority in this case. The Legislative branch writes laws, not the Judicial. Public opinion on the definition of marriage should change future laws, not past laws.
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What is your opinion on Loving v. Virginia? Do you believe that anti-miscegenation laws should be allowed if the populace decides to vote for them?
It's a slippery slope when you allow a bunch of unelected middle aged and old folks gather in a room and decide what is good and what is not for the rest of the population.

The US political system is a big joke in my opinion.

I hope you also find the legislative process a joke because it certainly is.
Sure! Like I said the whole US political system is a big joke but at least lawmakers can be held accountable theoretically for their voting decision to their electorate but to whom these appointed judges answer actually?

I guess you know the answer for this.