Courts are an aristocratic institution in a democracy. That's the dilemma for an institution that has the function of reviewing the will of the people. We're bound to be "anti-majoritarian."
The role of the press and the protections which we afford it are today more important than ever before, because we dwell in a society where belief in… - Rose Bird
The role of the press and the protections which we afford it are today more important than ever before, because we dwell in a society where belief in…
- Rose Bird
It is easy to be popular. It is not easy to be just. - Rose Bird
It is easy to be popular. It is not easy to be just.
The judiciary must not take on the coloration of whatever may be popular at the moment. We are guardian of rights, and we have to tell people things … - Rose Bird
The judiciary must not take on the coloration of whatever may be popular at the moment. We are guardian of rights, and we have to tell people things …
If our courts lose their authority and their rulings are no longer respected, there will be no one left to resolve the divisive issues that can rip t… - Rose Bird
If our courts lose their authority and their rulings are no longer respected, there will be no one left to resolve the divisive issues that can rip t…
Art strives for form, and hopes for beauty. - Rose Bird
Art strives for form, and hopes for beauty.
We are incarcerating more people on a per capita basis in California than any country in the world other than South Africa or the Soviet Union. - Rose Bird
We are incarcerating more people on a per capita basis in California than any country in the world other than South Africa or the Soviet Union.
Its always the minorities who arent a part of the mainstream who define what the limits... of the majority are going to be. - Rose Bird
Its always the minorities who arent a part of the mainstream who define what the limits... of the majority are going to be.
We have probed the earth, excavated it, burned it, ripped things from it, buried things in it.... That does not fit my definition of a good tenant. I… - Rose Bird
We have probed the earth, excavated it, burned it, ripped things from it, buried things in it.... That does not fit my definition of a good tenant. I…
...testifying for Dr. Privitera...To these 19 cancer victims, the enforcement of (California) Health and Safety Code Sect. 1701.1, the denial of them… - Rose Bird
...testifying for Dr. Privitera...To these 19 cancer victims, the enforcement of (California) Health and Safety Code Sect. 1701.1, the denial of them…
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