On the recordMay 14, 2008
I think it's rather sad that that was suggested. I mean, the whole idea of subjecting the minority to the whim of the majority is why we have a Constitution. And that's to protect the minority.
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Newsom defends the court's decision against the idea that it overrules the will of the people, emphasizing the importance of constitutional protections for minorities.
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