Would you sacrifice the economy for civil liberties?

[mikester]

Among the significant a big reason I can't see myself voting for Bush is because of the conservative judges he would likely appoint to the supreme court. I like these liberal "Activist" judges because they are more "for the people" than a conservative would ever be (I feel).

So...in that vain assuming that the conservative candidate is better with the economy and money in general (which is likely not the case this year) would you sacrifice the economy for civil liberties protection?

Or conversly you can feel free to flame the hell out of me for proposing a stupid stupid question. Just remember - I have a Porsche too and we're supposed to be friends.

[lendaddy]

Activist judges are a cancer on the system. If you want the laws to change you go through the proper channels and change them. You don't degrade the delicate balance of our system by legislating from the bench. The very idea that you "like activists judges" is scary. You are willing to see our system implode for the expedient fulfillment of your personal causes?

[Burnin' oil]

I do not necessarily agree with your assumptions. But, I would rather be dirty, poor, (perhaps naked) and free than clean, rich, clothed and not free. Of course, our society already leans well toward the latter, i.e., regulated to death.

[mikester]

No, but I like the fact that they attempt to protect me from the likes of the Patriot Act with support law enforcement's attempt at collecting information without probable cause and allows them to detain ME and YOU without due process and without the guaruntee of a speedy trial.

I used the term "Activist" not as what I would use personally but as what the conservatives lable them as - I think maybe you took it the wrong way. I personally don't think they are "Activist" in their interpretation of law. I also don't think they are legislating from the bench; They are upholding the constitution which is quite different - it's their charter to do so.