Tag: Supreme Court
The Keyword Is: AND! Or, in the Alternative: Why “Cruel and Unusual” Still Is Not the Same as a Bad I.V. Stick
A Persian judge was skinned alive and turned into a courtroom chair. So yes, we’ve seen cruel and unusual. But failing to find a vein? That’s just a Tuesday.
Apples and Oranges? It Is Not That Simple.
Though constitutional and statutory law differ in scope, judges should interpret both with the same ethical and logical standards. They must avoid personal belief or legislative overreach. The real burden lies with lawmakers to write clearly.
