from the:
Austin American-Statesman
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Scalia railing at common sense and any type of free-thought. Pic scanned from the American-Statesman newspaper story. |
Scalia said the Constitution is not a "living document" but one that should be strictly read for its original meaning.
"Originalists believe that the Constitution should be interpreted to mean exactly what it meant when it was adopted by the American people," said the Reagan appointee. "This is a very minority view these days."
...I wonder why? Hmmm....maybe because judges are supposed to interpret what the Constitution says compared to what laws are currently being written? Does this guy not understand that?
Although there wasn't a hint of dissent in the room -- or outside it -- ...
Bummer.
During a question-and-answer period after Scalia's remarks at Texas A&M, one questioner identified himself as a member of the Young Conservatives of Texas, and the next as a member of the Texas A&M Young Republicans.
That led Scalia to ask: "Am I totally preaching to the choir?"
To that, many in the crowd laughed and applauded.
Scalia: Don't re-interpret the Constitution
Supreme Court justice speaks at Texas A&M
By Steven Kreytak
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Friday, May 6, 2005
complete story: http://www.statesman.com/metrostate/content/auto/epaper/editions/friday/metro_state_24b771e226f3104e
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