Finished the opinion piece. The author is a talented writer, but definitely long winded (as most good writers tend to be).

My thoughts haven't changed though as the second half was a reiteration of his position with admonition of the political left (and Ginsberg) following. In principle, I think his opinion is solid. And if justices on the left or the right could ONLY read the Constitution and determine if case X was enumerated in it to form their judgements, anyone could be a judge. Would be a simple if => then issue. But that's not the case as obviously not everything is covered in the document.

Given Mr. Williamson's position it would seem he would have a problem with all sorts of rulings from the SC. Citizen's United comes to mind. Now, with Ginsberg's recent death, the political climate, and his transparent political leaning it's understandable his piece was written the way it was. His complaint still applies (or should if he is honest about his position) to all SC justices. And in that, I agree with him. Political beliefs should not interfere with the Court's decisions on whether something is Constitutional or not. But there is still room for disagreement based on the interpretation of the document. Remember, not everything is enumerated in it.

I've found myself in much better "mental" places since around 2012 because I realized all politicians are scum (Obama gave me the last examples I needed). Taking one side or the other is a disservice to ourselves and the country. As voters, we need to vote the incumbents out regardless of party affiliation. Send a message that they serve us, not corporations, or special interests. That there should be no such thing as a career politician. But that's a pipe dream so now I sit on the outside and look in at everyone imploding and hurling insults at each other. I don't care which party is in charge of the 3 branches, the average citizen's life has changed very little, if at all.

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