Justice Kennedy: Independence in law under attack

[RamboLiberal]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-locspeech25062505jun25,0,1410851.story?coll=orl-home-headlines

Fresh from a controversial 5-4 decision on property rights, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy on Friday told a gathering of Florida Bar lawyers in Orange County that they must defend their rights and support judicial independence.

"We want a debate on what the law does and what it means," said Kennedy, the keynote speaker at the Bar's annual meeting, held at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center.

"Judges aren't immune from criticism, and neither are their decisions," said Kennedy, who was nominated by President Reagan and became an associate justice in 1988.

On Thursday, Kennedy sided with the majority in granting governments the right to seize individuals' properties in a case that could expand the power of eminent domain.

Kennedy has been criticized by conservative groups that have called for his ouster based on what they perceive as his judicial activism. And he also has been singled out by congressmen who have accused him of liberal bias.

[DisassemblingHisLies]

1. The judiciary most certainly should be free of outside influence

& free of reprisals. Which is exactly what happened in the latest controversial 5-4 ruling.

Imagine. A corporation can decide to take your house if they wanted to use it for their purposes. Just because it can "generate more taxes." Incredible.

[indepat]

2. To say its frigging unbelievable would be a gross understatement IMHO

[bemildred]

3. Impeach the felonious five. Then we'll talk. nt