In a move that is sure to offend conservatives and delight the far left, a secret recording of US Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts has been released.
The tape, made by liberal activist Lauren Windsor, has been touted by those on the left as scandalous and controversial. However, upon closer examination, it seems to be nothing more than a media-manufactured circus.
Law Professor Jonathan Turley, a well-known conservative figure, has written a scathing op-ed denouncing the outrage over the tape. He points out that there is nothing remotely controversial about the recording’s contents, which were made under false pretenses. In fact, Turley argues that the only shocking thing about the whole situation is the level of hysteria it has generated among liberals.
The tape captures Alito and Roberts in a private conversation with Windsor, who had posed as a religious conservative. In the recording, Alito acknowledges the country’s polarized state and expresses concern about the erosion of trust in the Supreme Court. He also mentions the difficulty of finding common ground on fundamental issues that cannot be compromised, a sentiment that is shared by many on both sides of the political spectrum.
Turley also takes aim at the reaction from liberal figures like Senators Richard Blumenthal, Liz Warren, and Sheldon Whitehouse, who have called for resignations and impeachments over the tape. He points out the irony of their outrage, given their silence when liberal justices like Ruth Bader Ginsburg openly opposed the election of President Trump and expressed political opinions from the bench.
The uproar over the tape seems to be fueled by one particular comment from Alito, in which he mentions that the country should return to a place of “godliness.” However, Turley argues that this is hardly a controversial statement and that it is clear that Alito was simply expressing his personal beliefs in a private conversation.
The media’s overblown reaction to this tape is a sad reflection of the country’s current state. As Turley points out, we are deeply divided, and it seems that some liberals are determined to see a scandal in every interaction that doesn’t align with their worldview. The Supreme Court and the justices who serve on it should be beyond reproach, but that does not mean they aren’t allowed to have personal beliefs and opinions.
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Turley reminds us that the Supreme Court does not have the job of aligning with popular opinion. Their role is to interpret the law and uphold the Constitution, which is why they are appointed for life and meant to be impervious to outside influences.
The real threat to our republic is not a secret recording of justices expressing personal opinions but those who would attack the very foundation of our country for their own political gain.
