PDA

View Full Version : Supreme Court, Thomas: Too many Americans expect too much from their government




FrankRep
03-17-2009, 09:12 AM
UPDATED: Supreme Court Justice Thomas visits Washington & Lee

WDBJ 7
March 16, 2009

He says while most Americans appreciate the constitution they don't exactly know what's in it.

"It is at least as easy to understand that great document as it is to understand a cell phone contract," says Thomas.

Justice Thomas also believes too many Americans expect too much from their government.

"The message today seems more like ask not what you can do for yourselves or your country, but what your country must do for you," says Thomas.

It's not everyday you get insight into the Supreme Court.

Thomas says justices base their decisions on what the original framers intended, not their personal opinions.

He criticizes judges who do.

"What restrains us from imposing our personal views and police preferences on our fellow citizens under the guise of constitutional interpretation," says Thomas.
...


Full Story:
http://www.wdbj7.com/Global/story.asp?S=10012855&nav=menu368_11_9_20

roho76
03-17-2009, 09:24 AM
Why did he help kill the Fourth Amendment?

Truth Warrior
03-17-2009, 10:31 AM
Not me, Clarence. ;) I only expect MORE tyranny. :p Surprise me! :rolleyes: