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The death of penalties

June 25, 2008 - 9:21 am - by Richard Fernandez
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2008-06-25 11:56:45

“The Court is risking a fatal breakdown of our Republic. What happens when citizens and officials start ignoring their decisions?”

I am becoming increasingly worried about this becoming a reality, not only in regard to the Supreme Court, but judges and the law in general.

NOT that I don’t think that there is cause to ignore them, based on what seems like ever increasing rule by fiat on the part of judges and politicians.

In fact, that’s the issue. These two groups, who wield alot of power in this country (something we invested in them) seem intent on ignoring the will of the people, EVEN WHEN THEY’VE EXPRESSED IT AT THE BALLOT BOX.

When a large enough portion of the population becomes convinced that the courts and seats of power are intent on doing whatever the hell it wants, people will HAVE to start ignoring them.

The powers that be, unwilling to be ignored or lose the power, will try and force their will.

The people will be forced to resist.

I believe that is how civil wars start.