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Thursday, May 22, 2008 12:00 AM

The California marriage decision and basic civics

The attack on the California court decision by a Brookings "scholar" in the New Republic reveals a profound ignorance of how our system of government is designed to function.

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  • Thursday, May 22, 2008 06:58 AM

    Nipping one argument in the bud

    It went unmentioned by Wittes, and thus by Glenn as well, but in case anyone would like to complain about "unelected judges" making law, make sure to remind them that California justices are elected, every 12 years I believe. Also, lest people argue about "liberal judges" run amok, six of the seven are Republican appointees.

    I admit these are only distractions, and Glenn's main point, and the notion of Justice, are the more central ones, but it's good to be able to beat back the stupider talking points without too much work.

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