Scalia dead

[GBBob]

Wow......

The right is shivering

[Alabama Stakes]

Hello Duval Patrick

[GenuineRisk]

[somerfrost]

An intellectual giant, I disagreed with most of his decisions but he was a good man and will be missed. Sadly the robots on both sides will spew their ideological dog crap making his passing into a continuation of the current political circus.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

An intellectual giant, I disagreed with most of his decisions but he was a good man and will be missed. Sadly the robots on both sides will spew their ideological dog crap making his passing into a continuation of the current political circus.

Well spoken and well written. In my opinion an intellectual giant doesnt let his religious beliefs factor into decisions in a country that is supposed to seperate those beliefs from governing the country. Do you think an Intellectual Giant would come to this conclusion?

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/...iversity-texas

[Danzig]

http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/14/opinio...iref=obnetwork

An interesting article on scalia.

http://www.businessinsider.com/scali...-v-king-2013-6

This link, to scalias dissent in md vs king. I agreed with him on that case.

Everyone knew he was quite conservative....it is an issue, when the legislative and executive are both controlled by one party. I am glad that the current balance is how it is, as we most likely will get a more middle of the road judge, as they all should be.

[GenuineRisk]

Notable cases where Scalia sided with the majority:

Bush v. Gore

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

Burwell v. Hobby Lobby (highlight): "“Well, religious beliefs aren’t reasonable. I mean, religious beliefs are categorical. You know, it’s God tells you. It’s not a matter of being reasonable. God be reasonable? He’s supposed to have a full beard.”

And one of his big dissents:

Lawrence v. Texas (highlight): "Many Americans do not want persons who openly engage in homosexual conduct as partners in their business, as scoutmasters for their children, as teachers in their children’s schools, or as boarders in their home,” he wrote. “They view this as protecting themselves and their families from a lifestyle that they believe to be immoral and destructive.”

And, of course, he didn't consider the execution of an innocent person to be cruel and unusual punishment:

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_a...estion_is.html

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

An intellectual giant, I disagreed with most of his decisions but he was a good man and will be missed. Sadly the robots on both sides will spew their ideological dog crap making his passing into a continuation of the current political circus.

Well said.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Supreme Court Justices Weigh in on Antonin Scalia's Death:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...alia/80375976/

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

Supreme Court Justices Weigh in on Antonin Scalia's Death:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...alia/80375976/

I thought the Notorious RBG's tribute to him was very sweet.

[bigrun]

Antonin Scalia’s family waives autopsy after justice is found with pillow over his head; death certificate will say 'natural causes'

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...icle-1.2531910