The judge's authority derives entirely from the fact that he is applying the law and not his personal values. That is why the American public accepts the decisions of its courts, accepts even decisions that nullify the laws a majority of the electorate or their representatives voted for.


The Tempting of America (ed. Simon and Schuster, 2009) - ISBN: 9781439188866

Robert Bork Quotes

The judge's authority derives entirely from the fact that he is applying the law and not his personal values. That is why the American public accepts ...

The judge's authority derives entirely from the fact that he is applying the law and not his personal values. That is why the American public accepts ...

The judge's authority derives entirely from the fact that he is applying the law and not his personal values. That is why the American public accepts ...

The judge's authority derives entirely from the fact that he is applying the law and not his personal values. That is why the American public accepts ...