Refer to the cartoon posted here. Identify the point of view of the cartoonist. Do you agree or disagree with it? Explain your position, using Supreme Court cases to illustrate your argument.
In a negative outlook, this cartoon illustrates that the Supreme Court does not do their job. They don't always bring justice to cases and by the looks of it, are distracted. The cartoonist is trying to convey the message that the Supreme Court can get away with anything, and everything they do/or say, is legitimate. This is because judges are appointed by the President, with the consent of the Senate, and serve for LIFE! This cartoon also shows that the Supreme Court declares justice constitutional/unconstitutional based on their own personal bias. It is based on their opinion and how are feeling that given day. I agree with this interpretation because these judges have quote on quote nothing to lose. Because of their status in society and lifetime job, they are free to do what they want to do, despite strong criticism and opinions on it. An example of the Supreme Court failing to uphold the standards their jobs consist of is Plessy vs. Ferguson in 1896. This case affirmed the state's right to allow separate but equal, being unconstitutional because of segregation based on race.
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