Arlen Specter actually said...

Not only does the Court affect the daily lives of all Americans, it has a tremendous impact upon the separation of powers.

I think the public's right to know and the benefit of an informed citizenry vastly outweigh what you quote Justice Kennedy as talking about ...

I have been battling this issue for decades.

I do not think we are being too assertive if we say to the Supreme Court, 'Televise.'