We have had the benefit and the privilege of reading these posts daily which instruct us on the US Constitution and history (which we should have learned something about in school, but many did not). Could an open letter addressed specifically to Alito, Thomas, Roberts, and others including Trump and Vance, written by Thom and published …
We have had the benefit and the privilege of reading these posts daily which instruct us on the US Constitution and history (which we should have learned something about in school, but many did not). Could an open letter addressed specifically to Alito, Thomas, Roberts, and others including Trump and Vance, written by Thom and published in major newspapers and online to explain the most significant principles of the Constitution for those people who have gotten it all wrong or have simply ignored it? We have learned here that the branches of government are not equal, that the founders did not want an omnipotent executive, that the courts interpret and advise but do not write law, and that consent of the governed is fundamental, among many other things. A primer for those people, as well as for the uninformed and misinformed public, could have an enormous impact. It would probably have to be somewhere in the range of 10,000 words. Thom could address all the most pertinent issues facing us now, with references in the relevant history, in his sleep or on a weekend. It should name those people who have made erroneous claims and statements, such as Alito's bizarre misstatements on the power of the court and his nonsense elevating religious beliefs over secular beliefs. People need this information desperately and certainly it would be picked up by big publications.
I seriously doubt any of those you mentioned are going to be dissuaded by a "good talking to." I doubt Trumputin has any idea what the Constitution says because he's functionally illiterate. But even if he could read it, he wouldn't care and, of course, Thomas and Alito know the Constitution, but where they disagree with it, they rule against it because they also don't give a shit.
Your skepticism is exceeded only by your cynicism! I hear what you are saying, and I largely share your sentiments. But accurate information and insightful and intelligent analyses are crucial, and debate is still a possibility in some quarters. Of course, Trump will not learn anything and someone like Alito and Thomas will not be swayed by rational arguments because they do not live in a rational universe. But readers of newspapers have lots of questions and doubts and most have no clue what the actual words of the Constitution represent. An open letter would get attention and interest average citizens, and education is the core problem, after all is said and done. I just read that Roberts made a public statement chastising Trump for calling for the impeachment of federal judges and Amy Coney Barrett has recused herself on a case on the separation of church and state involving public funds to private schools in OK. No stone should remain unturned in this environment. Thom knows the Constitution backward and forward and he knows the issues and can correct the record about as well as any law professor. He can also simplify things for the public who have massive confusion on the things that are being done and are being lied about daily. When framed as a direct challenge, in the manner of the Federalist Papers, for example, people perk up their ears. Even a knight stops to reflect before a fight.
We have had the benefit and the privilege of reading these posts daily which instruct us on the US Constitution and history (which we should have learned something about in school, but many did not). Could an open letter addressed specifically to Alito, Thomas, Roberts, and others including Trump and Vance, written by Thom and published in major newspapers and online to explain the most significant principles of the Constitution for those people who have gotten it all wrong or have simply ignored it? We have learned here that the branches of government are not equal, that the founders did not want an omnipotent executive, that the courts interpret and advise but do not write law, and that consent of the governed is fundamental, among many other things. A primer for those people, as well as for the uninformed and misinformed public, could have an enormous impact. It would probably have to be somewhere in the range of 10,000 words. Thom could address all the most pertinent issues facing us now, with references in the relevant history, in his sleep or on a weekend. It should name those people who have made erroneous claims and statements, such as Alito's bizarre misstatements on the power of the court and his nonsense elevating religious beliefs over secular beliefs. People need this information desperately and certainly it would be picked up by big publications.
I seriously doubt any of those you mentioned are going to be dissuaded by a "good talking to." I doubt Trumputin has any idea what the Constitution says because he's functionally illiterate. But even if he could read it, he wouldn't care and, of course, Thomas and Alito know the Constitution, but where they disagree with it, they rule against it because they also don't give a shit.
Your skepticism is exceeded only by your cynicism! I hear what you are saying, and I largely share your sentiments. But accurate information and insightful and intelligent analyses are crucial, and debate is still a possibility in some quarters. Of course, Trump will not learn anything and someone like Alito and Thomas will not be swayed by rational arguments because they do not live in a rational universe. But readers of newspapers have lots of questions and doubts and most have no clue what the actual words of the Constitution represent. An open letter would get attention and interest average citizens, and education is the core problem, after all is said and done. I just read that Roberts made a public statement chastising Trump for calling for the impeachment of federal judges and Amy Coney Barrett has recused herself on a case on the separation of church and state involving public funds to private schools in OK. No stone should remain unturned in this environment. Thom knows the Constitution backward and forward and he knows the issues and can correct the record about as well as any law professor. He can also simplify things for the public who have massive confusion on the things that are being done and are being lied about daily. When framed as a direct challenge, in the manner of the Federalist Papers, for example, people perk up their ears. Even a knight stops to reflect before a fight.