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“It wouldn't be fair to say that conservatives cherish property the way liberals cherish equality. But it would be fair to say that the takings clause is the conservatives recipe for judicial activism just as they say liberals have misused the equal protection clause.” quote by Michael Kinsley
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“It wouldn't be fair to say that conservatives cherish property the way liberals cherish equality. But it would be fair to say that the takings clause is the conservatives recipe for judicial activism just as they say liberals have misused the equal protection clause.”

Michael Kinsley

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Source Opinion Piece: New York Times, 2015

Conservatives and liberals both misuse constitutional clauses to further agendas, showing bias in legal interpretation.

In simple terms: Both sides twist law for politics.

Key Takeaway

Recognize partisan legal arguments.

Themes

politics law bias

Mood

skeptical inquisitive

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • court cases
  • policy debates
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

constitutional law judicial activism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do I identify genuine legal concerns?
  • What evidence shows bias?
A Different Perspective

Legal arguments can be nuanced; not all misuse is intentional.

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