The concept of judicial review (Courts can overrule the actions of the other branches of government when those actions are deemed inconsistent with the supreme law of the land--Constitution) is long- and well-established in the U.S. Arguably, that concept has helped make the U.S. the freest nation on the planet. Egypt is currently struggling with this concept. The outcome could be crucial in shaping the future of Egypt.
Showing posts with label Constitution. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Constitution. Show all posts
Distrubing Comments from S.Ct. Justice Ginsburg
In a visit to Cairo, Egypt, Justice Ginsburg told Al Hayat television, “I would not look to the U.S. Constitution, if I were drafting a constitution in the year 2012.”
Instead, she urged Egyptians to look elsewhere to more modern constitutions in South Africa, Canada, and even the European Convention on Human Rights.
Of course, not one of these governing documents comes close to adequately guaranteeing the fundamental human rights and liberties enshrined in our U.S. Constitution. It’s also worth pointing out that Ginsburg’s eagerness to diminish the sanctity of America’s supreme law is hardly shocking, as this isn’t the first time she’s gone out of her way to disparage the document she swore an oath to uphold.
Instead, she urged Egyptians to look elsewhere to more modern constitutions in South Africa, Canada, and even the European Convention on Human Rights.
Of course, not one of these governing documents comes close to adequately guaranteeing the fundamental human rights and liberties enshrined in our U.S. Constitution. It’s also worth pointing out that Ginsburg’s eagerness to diminish the sanctity of America’s supreme law is hardly shocking, as this isn’t the first time she’s gone out of her way to disparage the document she swore an oath to uphold.
Oath Keepers organization
Thanks to Bennett Jones for providing a link to this interesting organization. Glad to see some folks taking the Constitution seriously.
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