Re: Re: Re: Does public opinion influence your decisions as a judge?

I generally agree with your decisions (votes) on the Court. I think it would be difficult sometimes to look at today's situations and not be influenced by public opinion. Yet, it must be difficult to see your minority views reflect a more worldly view of public opinion. As I reflect on my views as a Texan on the death penalty (definitely against), I wonder why we want to be counted with the terrorist states of the world as the only places this penalty continues to exist.

Thank you for being part of this discussion.