[lbo-talk] abortion poll

[Shane Mage]

Justin wrote:
>
>Cases, yes, you need standing (real live controversy,
>actual or imminent injury caused by defendant, about
>which the court can do something) to sue. Laws, no --
>they can cover any cockamamie hypothetical situation a
>legislative body can dream up.

"any cockamamie hypothetical situation a legislative body can dream up."
The precise definition of "rational grounds,"  the phrase used by lawyers
in black gowns to enforce any statutory restrictions on freedom they
wish to keep in effect (whenever, that is, they can't use the "standing"
dodge to avoid even the pretense of "judging" governmental abuses
like the unconstitutional Iraq war).

Shane Mage

"This cosmos did none of gods or men make, but it always was and is 
and shall be: an everlasting fire, kindling in measures and going out 
in measures."

Herakleitos of Ephesos, fr. 30