(July 21, 2015 at 4:46 pm)Anima Wrote: Now if the petitioners had lost. Would you get over it because the decision would not change? No? Do you suppose you would say the law made a mistake (which based on precedence it would not have, where as it has in this case). Do you think you would try again to get the ruling you thought was right? Do you think those who are opposed to this ruling are that different than you?
I'm fine with the arguments and I certainly voice my opinion regarding cases I disagree with. What I struggle with is the fervent zeal with which some pursue denying fellow citizens participation in common social institutions. It's a clear example of attempting to use the power of the state to enforce a religious prohibition. Trying to get the ruling right is a bit bothersome for me in this case because it is a clear example of religious intrusion and obviously maliciously discriminatory, legal wrangling aside.
I believe your fealty to precedence is a matter of convenience in this particular case unless you're prepared to argue that the court got Brown wrong when it overturned Plessy.