Time Mag needs to get a clue

I was walking in a local mall today, and stopped in the bookstore. As I perused the news stand I see Time magazine has this cover with the question: "Does the Supreme Court Still Matter?"

To which, I was disgusted. Of course the SC matters, even if I hate the right-wing, constructionist view they are turning towards in recent years, they do matter. Even if you believe, as I have argued on one or more occasions, that the Court could still decide a case/issue, it doesn't mean they are RIGHT on the issue. It just means they basically have final say on the matter.

The Court matters, as it shapes public policy and jurisprudence. For Time to even posit the question on it cover sends the wrong message to dumb-ass Americans who don't know any better. To ask the question is to diminish the Court's important and significance.

Look, I love the contrarian argument as much as the next guy, and I encourage all people and publications to take that tact more frequently. But, please do that inside the pages, and pick a different title for the piece, which no doubt, is probably a great piece. I just object to the headline writer in this case, the editor.

Next time choose a better/different headline. May I suggest something like, "What is the role of the Supreme Court today?" Too long to fit on your front cover?...fine, I'll make it shorter. How about, "Supreme Court and it's role."