That quote is how religio-fascist James Dobson views Justice Anthony Kennedy. A searching analysis in the Washington Post by Dahlia Lithwick might persuade you that, if not dangerous, Kennedy is the most important player on the legal stage today. He’s another unexpected hero for the forces of moderation. Thanks to NY lawyer Bill for another of his catches of articles worth reading. (Do you ever sleep, Bill? And, since I know cooking is your second passion after politics and the law, what about a potato salad recipe? I just made some. Not bad, but not the platonic version made by the grannys of my youth, all long departed.)

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