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"But you want us to step in and render a decision based on an assessment of the effects of this institution which is newer than cell phones or the Internet?"-Justice Alito
Really? This has been going on since the days of the Greeks and the Romans, matter of fact I am sure that the Romans would let male concubines inherit property. Since US law is loosely based on Roman and Common Law this is ancient stuff.
Full Comment-
"There isn't a lot of data about its effect. And it may turn out to be a good thing; it may turn out not to be a good thing, as the supporters of Proposition 8 apparently believe. But you want us to step in and render a decision based on an assessment of the effects of this institution which is newer than cell phones or the Internet? I mean we — we are not — we do not have the ability to see the future.
Really? This has been going on since the days of the Greeks and the Romans, matter of fact I am sure that the Romans would let male concubines inherit property. Since US law is loosely based on Roman and Common Law this is ancient stuff.
Full Comment-
"There isn't a lot of data about its effect. And it may turn out to be a good thing; it may turn out not to be a good thing, as the supporters of Proposition 8 apparently believe. But you want us to step in and render a decision based on an assessment of the effects of this institution which is newer than cell phones or the Internet? I mean we — we are not — we do not have the ability to see the future.