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- This Court is viewed with such contempt and such skepticism by so many Americans, that I don't think Roberts wants to fuel the fire anymore. It might be wishful, but I can see it happening.
I'm curious what you think citizens could do about it? Judges are elected for life, so the only thing they have to lose is their reputation, certainly not their job.
Yes I agree, but I think that reputation matters to most justices. If you're in Roberts' position, you know that for decades, or even centuries, after your retirement histories will be written about you and the impact you had on the US. This has to weigh on one's mind. I can't for life of me believe that popular opinion isn't considered at all by most justices, possibly Thomas excepted. The vitriolic reaction that was seen in response to Citizens United would be tenfold if they struck this law down.