Elgin Hushbeck, Jr. (author of Preserving Democracy) and Joel Watts (author of From Fear to Faith: Stories of Hitting Spiritual Walls) continue their debate on political issues at Energion.net, answering a question this month about the justice system.
In Chapter 4, The Rule of Law, Elgin Hushbeck discussed Proposition 8 in California regarding gay marriage. The issue in that chapter is not the validity of gay marriage as such, but rather the proper way of changing existing law. Should it be done by the courts or through normal legislative processes. In an update…
He tells colleagues to consider the golden rule. In what way does the golden rule apply here? Is it in being nice to Elena Kagan or is it in doing unto the voters. While confirmation isn’t directly a topic of Preserving Democracy, the issue of the power of the judiciary is. Senators should carefully consider…