“Thankfully, judges rule not by popular opinion but by the law. The fact that they are insulated from popular opinion — the will of the people — helps them to arrive at decisions based on the law, not the political desires of politicians.
“Our laws aren’t written to ensure that Gov. Brownback or anyone else gets what they want. They’re there to protect the freedom and rights of everyone. It’s something to remember over this holiday weekend, and every time you hear a politician try to score points by railing against activist judges, or see them try to diminish the authority of the state Supreme Court.”
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