Wednesday, September 16, 2009

My thoughts on the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is just a smaller version of the public view. With only a number of members, we realize just how many opinions and views exist. Justice never truly exist. What seems fair to some may not necessarily be fair in the thoughts of another. The Supreme Court decision is not and can not possibly satisfy everyone.
Sadly, whether a decision is right or wrong, good or bad, the members are the ones in control. Although the Constitution has been written and laws are set, they seems to be control in the opinions and interpretations of the members of the Supreme Court. Our control only extends as far as voting. Even with this power to vote, our knowledge of the characters, views, ideas, thoughts, so on and so forth are limited. We may vote based on current issues or current knowledge, but instances always change. The race, gender, age and all similar factors play a big role and always will. This might one day vary, but who knows how far from know and if it will truly make a difference. Nothing is ever set in stone.
Certain cases they have decided on have caused us to hate them, and other cases decided on have caused us to agree and see their side. If there was a better way to handle a case then being taken to the Supreme Court, it would be just as imperfect. Bottom line is that I believe that this is as fair as it will get. Everyone will not and can not be pleased. Other countries, in my opinion would benefit from having this type of structure. It gives the people an opportunity to share their voice after all has failed.
Its true, certain decisions they have made have caused a burden to many, in schools, places of employment, churches, and numerous places, but we have technically given our rights to the government to decide what is best for us. I have read cases that I totally was troubled by, being someone who believes in public school prayers. It makes me furious to know that something I believe strongly is cancelled out by certain men's opinion. Whats I truly believe is that this fairness we are looking for does exist in the opportunity we have to take cases to a level as high as the Supreme Court. Overall, this structure is what makes this country stable and civilized.

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