An excerpt from Chief Justice Roberts' dissent:
"Those who
founded our country would not recognize the majority’s conception of the
judicial role. They after all risked their lives and fortunes for the precious
right togovern themselves. They would never have imaginedyielding that right on
a question of social policy to unaccountable and unelected judges. And they certainly
wouldnot have been satisfied by a system empowering judges to override policy
judgments so long as they do so after “a quite extensive discussion.
Who do we
think we are? . . . Today, however, the
Court takes the extraordinary step of ordering every State to license and
recognize same-sex marriage. Many people will rejoice at this decision, and I
begrudge none their celebration. But for those who believe in a government of
laws, not of men, the majority's approach is deeply disheartening. Supporters
of same-sex marriage have achieved considerable success persuading their fellow
citizens—through the democratic process—to adopt their view. That ends today.
Five lawyers have closed the debate and enacted their own vision of marriage as
a matter of constitutional law. Stealing this issue from the people will for
many cast a cloud over same-sex marriage, making a dramatic social change that
[is] much more difficult to accept. . . .
If you are among the many
Americans—of whatever sexual orientation—who favor expanding same-sex marriage,
by all means celebrate today's decision. . . .
But do not celebrate the Constitution. It had nothing to do with
it."
Read the article "Here Are The 11 Most Devastating Quotes From John Roberts’ Gay Marriage Dissent" here.
Read the article "Here Are The 11 Most Devastating Quotes From John Roberts’ Gay Marriage Dissent" here.
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