Supreme 'originalism'.(COMMENTARY)

From: The Washington Times | Date: November 16, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Theodore B. Olson, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

As the third term of the new Roberts Court is under way with several important cases on its docket, this is an appropriate time to consider and celebrate our nation's commitment to the rule of law. It is in that spirit that the Federalist Society has just published a remarkable new volume of essays and debates titled "Originalism: A Quarter-Century of Debate," as part of its 25th anniversary commemoration this we...

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