KC Star, Page A11 of May 24 - 2009
"Obama close to supreme court decision"
"Obama is inclined to pick someone who shares his view that the Constitution is to be interpreted in light of today's realities - NOT those of the founders.
Ellen Goodman (page B8 of May 24, 2009 issue) quotes Harvard Law professor Carol Steiker as saying that empathy is central to moral reasoning of any kind.
Ms. Goodman also argues that Justice should not be blind or unfeeling, and praises Pres. Obama for seeking someone who understands that justice isn't about some abstract legal theory.
As interpreted by myself, this seems to indicate that modern thought amongst some in our nation is that Law is not absolute. The Constitution is not absolute. Law and justice are subject to whatever is considered right at the moment, or whatever feelings you have about something.
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