The "living tree" doctrine

I urge you to read Bruce Fein's op/ed piece in today's Washington Times. He eviscerates the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to recognize gay marriage on the grounds that that "nation's constitution was an organic "living tree," not a petrified forest incapable of new limbs and climbing treetops."

The majority on the Supreme Judicial Court in Mass. (which last year ruled that that state's constitution contained a right for same-sex couples to marry) is kicking itself for not having thought of the "living tree" argument themselves. First Canada recognized gay divorce, now they recognize their constitution as a "living tree" - those wily Canadians have beaten our liberals to the punch yet again...

Comments

[Paul]

Oh my, not another extreme right wing media claim that “the sky is falling” regarding modern, forward thinking policies. The world is moving beyond you Bruce and leaving the likes of you far behind. This 1940’s fear mongering policy demonstrated by conservative extremists stating that “the liberals will destroy democracy” is growing old and tired. Indeed if you read your own article Bruce, you will conclude that indeed this modern forward thinking of the Canadian Supreme court embraces democracy at its grass roots, recognizing societal evolution rather than trying to prevent it. Unfortunately extremists like Bruce Fein are content being just like mom & dad were in the 40’s who were just like grandma & grandpa were in the 19th century who were just like………. The world is passing you by Bruce; the bus has left the station without you and is moving forward.