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What does it mean?
Isn't it funny that anything the Supreme Court says is right?
In plain terms
The speaker questions the infallibility of the Supreme Court.
What can you take from it?
Critically evaluate legal rulings rather than accept them blindly.

Where it applies

  • court cases
  • civic debate

Putting it to work

  • read multiple analyses
  • discuss with peers

Questions to consider

  • What makes a legal decision 'right'?
  • How can citizens hold courts accountable?

Another view

It may be a rhetorical jab without substantive argument.

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