Monday, February 6, 2012

Supreme Court justice: U.S. Constitution inferior




LAW OF THE LAND

Supreme Court justice: U.S. Constitution inferior

'I might look at South Africa. Canada has a Charter of Rights and Freedoms'


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One member of the U.S. Supreme Court, whose members are sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States, says she would look elsewhere – Canada, South Africa and Europe – should she be tasked with writing a constitution now.

The stunning statements come from Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
She was being interviewed by Al Hayat in Egypt, which is trying to develop a government after citizens deposed longtime dictator President Hosni Mubarack last year.
Egypt is facing major obstacles to a democratic form of government as the Muslim Brotherhood as a political party has been assembling a majority in the country. Among its goals is a Muslim caliphate worldwide.
She was asked: “Would your honor’s advice be to get a part of other countries’ constitutions as a model, or should we develop our own draft?
Her response: Read the rest on:

by USEmbassyCairo on Feb 1, 2012

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Interview with Al Hayat TV in Egypt

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