Benches Quote by Stephen Breyer
“And the problem is once you get into this campaign business and begin to have a lot of money, then the person on the bench begins to think - what's going to happen if I decide the case this way or that way?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Judicial Conference, 2005
Money can bias judicial decisions, prompting strategic case framing.
In simple terms: Money influences judges.
Key Takeaway
Guard against financial bias.
Themes
judicial ethics
money
case strategy
bias
Mood
critical
serious
Type
legal
analytical
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- law firm
- policy making
- public office
Key Concepts
judicial independence
legal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How to ensure impartial rulings?
- What safeguards exist?
A Different Perspective
May overstate influence.
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