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You Want Us To Step In And Render A Decision Based On An Assessment Of The Effects Of This Institution Which Is Newer Than Cellphones Or The Internet?

Good Judges Are Always Open To The Possibility Of Changing Their Minds Based On The Next Brief That They Read, Or The Next Argument That's Made By An Attorney Who's Appearing Before Them, Or A Comment That Is Made By A Colleague During The Conference On The Case When The Judges Privately Discuss The Case.

In Southern Italy, Where My Grandparents Had Lived, There Were Few Opportunities. The Society Was Static, With Rigid Social Classes. Poor People, Like My Grandparents, Had Little Chance To Improve Their Lives, No Matter Their Talents Or Willingness To Work.

If Settled Means That It Cant Be Re-examined, Thats One Thing. If Settled Means That It Is A Precedent That Is Entitled To Respect Then It Is A Precedent That Is Protected.

Good Judges Develop Certain Habits Of Mind. One Of Those Habits Of Mind Is The Habit Of Delaying Reaching Conclusions Until Everything Has Been Considered.