Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
Blue Yeti ·
October 31, 2012 at 7:57am
This week on Uncommon Knowledge, a wide-ranging interview with Associate Supreme Court Justice of The United States Antonin Scalia on the occasion of the publication of his new book, Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts (co-written with Bryan A. Garner). Our thanks to the Federalist Society of Silicon Valley for allowing us to record this show at their event.
P.S. Spot the Ricochet members in the audience.
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Feb '11
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
Mr. Justice Scalia says (in this interview) "Do good and avoid evil."
Psalm 34 does it the other way around. "Depart from evil and do good." (Also "avoid" is not the same as "depart from.") There is a reason for that.
May '10
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
the audio-only feed seems not to be downloading (where I am).
Jun '10
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
same here
Aug '11
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
Israel P.: Mr. Justice Scalia says (in this interview) "Do good and avoid evil."
Psalm 34 does it the other way around. "Depart from evil and do good." (Also "avoid" is not the same as "depart from.") There is a reason for that. · 4 hours ago
So much for his textualism! :)
May '10
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
We had our own table (thanks Yeti!) and Ricochet members contributed two of four audience questions! Self-aggrandizement notwithstanding, it was an excellent event. Peter is masterful on the fly and Justice Scalia clear-headed (as the Webcast makes clear) but also personable and gracious signing books and posing for pictures.
Oct '10
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
Might I disagree with the esteemed Justice regarding stare decisis. I am not a lawyer, merely a citizen. Perhaps, as Justice Scalia seems to state, there is a reason to allow misinterpretations to stand in order to maintain the order of the law. That is perhaps understandable for minor issues. But in what way is the fabric of our Constitution rent by these small tears? If they are minor misinterpretations, then to repair the small tear is also a minor action.
Then there are the truly egregious rulings. Both Dred Scott and Roe v. Wade come to mind. For stare decisis to apply here is to join in rending the fabric much the same way as ripping the mainsail on a ship. To fail to fight against such interpretations is to make ones self complicit..
No doubt Antonin Scalia is one of the great jurists of our times, but his affection for stare decisis weakens his positions and, sadly, also his stature.
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
The company that hosts the audio version of UK is located in lower Manhattan and is offline due to the storm. If they are not back up by mid-day, I'll post a different link to the audio file in this thread.
Oct '12
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
Blue Yeti
The company that hosts the audio version of UK is located in lower Manhattan and is offline due to the storm. If they are not back up by mid-day, I'll post a different link to the audio file in this thread. · 1 hour ago
I couldn't download the podcast from iTunes on my PC, but I could request it directly on my iPhone through the podcasts app.
Feb '11
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
I tend to side with raycon on the proffered criteria for stare decisis. Is an honest mistake less in need of correction than a malicious one? In terms of reliance, had not the entire Southern community relied on Plessy for over a half-century?
Critics of stare decisis must come to grips, however, with Scalia's practical point. (Is there anyone better at deflating theory with practical questions?) No system of justice can operate in which every case must be argued from first principles ("I'm not sure that Marbury was correctly decided."). Some matters must be treated has having been decided, so what practical criteria can anyone devise for when such matters should be reexamined?
I would be satisfied if the canons were applied only to legislation. Holding legislators accountable for their acts (literally) would improve the quality and administration of law, which would lessen the case load. From such good habits, greater virtues may spring.
Jun '11
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
One of the most telling, and depressing parts for me, was near the end when they were discussing the current confirmation process. Sad that it has come to this.
Mar '11
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
Can we get a Justice Scalia as Frodo .gif?
Peter: Splendid interview. Thanks for all the work you've done over the years on Uncommon Knowledge.
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia
Crow's Nest: Can we get a Justice Scalia as Frodo .gif?
Peter: Splendid interview. Thanks for all the work you've done over the years on Uncommon Knowledge. · 1 hour ago
You made my day!