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Only it wasn't an arcane bit of legal minutia that stumped them; it was trying to figure out just how long is 35 feet.
During arguments about the constitutionality of a Massachusetts law that bans protestors from gathering less than 35 feet outside an abortion clinic, the justices were forced to put their spacial-relations skills to the test.
"You know, 35 feet is a ways. It's from this bench to the end of the court. And if you imagine the chief justice as sort of where the door would be, it's most of the width of this courtroom as well. It's -- it's pretty much this courtroom, kind of. That's a lot of space," Justice Elena Kagan said in describing the chamber, a room that measures 81 feet by 93 feet.
ABC
I don't like where this case is going hearing this from the liberal wing.
Bandit
(21,475 posts)There needs to be a buffer zone or people will get hurt. I don't believe anyone questions that at all.
SamKnause
(13,110 posts)I guess they were too stupid, or too lazy to get up off their asses and walk heel to toe and count at the same time.
It would not be exact, but it would be a hell of a lot closer than the ridiculous numbers they came up with.
The Supreme Court, how funny.
We don't know the answer, so we'll just guess.
P.S. DON'T forget corporations are people.
Supreme indeed.
Capt. Obvious
(9,002 posts)SamKnause
(13,110 posts)Funny movie.
I don't remember that scene.
Could you refresh my memory ?
Capt. Obvious
(9,002 posts)he pulls a tape measure to the other side of the room and asks, "how many fingers am I holding up?"
SamKnause
(13,110 posts)Thanks for the refresh.
Now I remember.
Have a great day.
Wounded Bear
(58,737 posts)to throw a tape measure in his briefcase when arguing a case involving distance.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)he is determining questionable judgment. They have to procure reasonable doubt. He's on his way with that.
snooper2
(30,151 posts)have ever used a tape measure?
Aerows
(39,961 posts)if it benefited the Court.
tazkcmo
(7,303 posts)JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)35 feet is nothing.
Brother Buzz
(36,478 posts)Iggo
(47,575 posts)dsc
(52,169 posts)but when I saw the picture and realized that the cars would have some space between, that isn't that bad an estimate.
benld74
(9,911 posts)would hate to be in her vehicle when she decides to pass on a 2 lane road,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
appleannie1
(5,072 posts)NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)Are people allowed to stand right next to the Supremes and scream at them?
Are people held back from the street where the Supremes drive up to work?
I bet security lines keep protestors at least 35 feet from the Supremes at all times.
Good enough for the Supremes....
GeorgeGist
(25,324 posts)Enrique
(27,461 posts)dammit