Yesterday the news was about the SCOTUS declining to take up the NY State mandate for healthcare workers that allows for no religious exemptions. Roberts, Brett, and Amy joined with the three liberals in deciding against taking the case. This result was typical of Roberts. The reasoning is that it’s better for complex and far reaching issues to be litigated thoroughly at lower levels of the federal judiciary before the SCOTUS takes them up. It’s not an unreasonable guideline in general—the lower courts are there for a purpose. OTOH, in some cases there can be fairly immediate and serious harm done while the public waits for judicial action. Thus, Gorsuch wrote regarding the NY mandate case:
Lower courts are there for a reason; mostly to screen out the commoners. I'm appalled by our criminal justice system where most Americans will never be heard due to the expenses involved.
Mark, I echo Storms69's comments. Really appreciate all you do!
Some interesting notes about the 8th Circuit's decision. It was 2-1. The majority consisted of Bush the Elder & W nominees. The dissenter was an Obama nominee. Further proof that elections matter.
There are 11 health associations who appeared as amici parties supporting the Regime. They include the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, & American Lung Association. Further proof that politics has taken over medicine.
There's 1 amicus party supporting the States. It's Reliant Care Management Company. It operates 21 facilities in Missouri, mostly in rural areas. They specialize in dual diagnosis patients -- those who have medical and behavioral issues. Reliant care has 661 vaxed employees & 1,062 who are not vaxed. If the mandate goes through Reliant will close 11 of its facilities. There are few if any other facilities who can treat the patients. Now consider what a disaster this would be nationwide were the idiotic mandates be upheld.
Back in those Bush years the traditional nomination process was largely followed, i.e., senators nominated for their states and most other senators went along. Trump (and McConnell) broke that mold--thus flipping multiple circuits. Also, the fact that Bush1+2 judges--not just Trump judges--are on board against this regime seems a very bad sign for Zhou.
Mark, Thanks for keeping me and many others informed on so many complex issues. I found your blog a day or two post election 2020 and have looked forward to reading all of your posts every day since.
Lower courts are there for a reason; mostly to screen out the commoners. I'm appalled by our criminal justice system where most Americans will never be heard due to the expenses involved.
Mark, I echo Storms69's comments. Really appreciate all you do!
Some interesting notes about the 8th Circuit's decision. It was 2-1. The majority consisted of Bush the Elder & W nominees. The dissenter was an Obama nominee. Further proof that elections matter.
There are 11 health associations who appeared as amici parties supporting the Regime. They include the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, & American Lung Association. Further proof that politics has taken over medicine.
There's 1 amicus party supporting the States. It's Reliant Care Management Company. It operates 21 facilities in Missouri, mostly in rural areas. They specialize in dual diagnosis patients -- those who have medical and behavioral issues. Reliant care has 661 vaxed employees & 1,062 who are not vaxed. If the mandate goes through Reliant will close 11 of its facilities. There are few if any other facilities who can treat the patients. Now consider what a disaster this would be nationwide were the idiotic mandates be upheld.
The AMA supported/advocated for the passing of Obamacare. Medicos have been for sale in the past.
Re the judges ...
Back in those Bush years the traditional nomination process was largely followed, i.e., senators nominated for their states and most other senators went along. Trump (and McConnell) broke that mold--thus flipping multiple circuits. Also, the fact that Bush1+2 judges--not just Trump judges--are on board against this regime seems a very bad sign for Zhou.
Mark, Thanks for keeping me and many others informed on so many complex issues. I found your blog a day or two post election 2020 and have looked forward to reading all of your posts every day since.
Seconded! ;<)
Thanks--a lot!