Scalia dead

[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