THE INJUSTICE OF ANTONIN SCALIA
According to Justice Scalia,
it is perfectly justifiable to use MORAL DISAPPROVAL as a valid reason
to interpret the constitution. He uses this reasoning to deny gays the same
marriage rights as heterosexuals. Justice Scalia is a devout Catholic, and has a
PERSONAL moral right to frown upon gay marriage. However, he was also sworn to
uphold the constitution, the separation of church and state and rights of all citizens.
Morality, like the law is open to interpretation. What may be morally offensive
to one religion may be a slap on the wrist in the Catholic Church - such as turning
a blind eye to pedophile priests who abuse young boys? In Scalia’s eyes, it appears to be suitable for
a priest to take advantage of children, while it is not for two adult same-sex
couples to marry with equal rights as heterosexuals. Justice
Scalia’s logic of MORAL DISAPPROVAL to deny gays the same rights as
heterosexuals is a poor excuse for him to be discriminate against gays. He would
better serve the public if he used his MORAL DISAPPROVAL to be discriminate against
pedophiles. Instead, he swears
allegiance to the Catholic Church the very institution that throws pedophiles
into the arms of children. In Scalia’s eyes, it is acceptable for the Catholic
Church to hide behind the mask of MORAL DISAPPROVAL but not homosexuals.
As usual, well written and to the point. Personal belief is one thing and law for the public is another. We are having a great deal of trouble in the country understanding that.
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