when courts interpret legislation, isnt that setting policy?????

[LSK]

:shrug:

[msongs]

1. as activist court upholds prop 8? nt

[LSK]

2. was refering to Sotomayor

She was quoted as saying the Appeals courts set policy. The right is using that against her.

Today's Prop 8 ruling, while being a horrible ruling, did prove her point. It set the policy.

[Eric J in MN]

3. Yes. Federal statutes are usually vague.

Containing phrases like "reasonable" which need to be applied to the specific facts of the case before the court.

When the court does so, that is the policy unless another court overrules, or the legislature clarifies.

[elleng]

6. Good synopsis.

Copy and paste, early and often!!!!

[O is 44]

4. Bush v. Gore...

was an activist ruling, I would refute this GOP talking point with this fact.

[bigwillq]

5. Hello.

Welcome to DU! :hi:

[jillan]

7. Bingo! Excellent talking point!