Anthony Lewis - Who are the "Activist Judges?"

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/02/05/Anthony_Lewis_Defending_Thought_That_We_Hate

New York Times Op-Ed columnist Anthony Lewis criticizes use of the term "activist judges."

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The First Amendment: Defending Thought That We Hate with Anthony Lewis.

The First Amendment ensures that all Americans have the right to free speech, but it was only in the 20th century that the Supreme Court began to consistently enforce this basic freedom. A renowned author and literary critic, Lewis will explore how the First Amendment came to represent what it does today, taking a close look at how the courts, public opinion and the political will of the time have influenced its significance over the course of our country's development - The Commonwealth Club of California

Anthony Lewis, twice winner of the Pulitzer Prize, is a columnist for The New York Times. His column, which appears on the Op-Ed page, is called Abroad at Home. Residing in Boston, he travels widely in this country and abroad. Prior to becoming a columnist he was based in Washington, D.C., covering the Supreme Court, and in London as its bureau chief.

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[weav8060]

what a charlatan. he completely ignore the entire intellectual history of law

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[UdallIn72]

Well, right or wrong, the judiciary HAS read concepts into the first amendment that are not immediately apparent from the language.

The idea that legislation must possess a "clear secular purpose" is one example of this.

I agree with the sentiment, but it doesn't come right from the text of the amendment.

[eirefrance]

And Republicans use the same Due Process clause to argue for restrictions to punitive damages, while turning around and decrying the use of Due Process to strike down anti-abortion laws.

[themole90]

And judges didn't make the 1st amendment, the founding fathers did.

[themole90]

Activist judges are on both sides. It is hardly a useless phrase. Democrats and Republicans do it. Republicans ignore 14th concering gay marriage. Democrats ignore the simple right to contract (implied by the right to property) through minimum wage.

[suzhouhe]

My head just literally exploded.

[4ourthofjuly]

Did he just say: "The Supreme Court Judges did a dance, literally, around the issue", concerning interracial marriage?

Someone tell David Cross about this.

Literally?

Jesus.

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