Robin Abcarian: Why is it that a journalist has higher ethical standards than a Supreme Court justice?
Why do some United States Supreme Court justices have such a hard time saying no? Believe me, I understand the temptation. Columnists may not be judges in the traditional sense, but we are judges in the court of public opinion. Occasionally, I've been offered gifts in exchange for a positive ruling (well, a positive column) on a controversial issue that may come before me. Attractive as these ...
by Robin Abcarian, Los Angeles Times
Jun 29, 2023
3 minutes
Why do some United States Supreme Court justices have such a hard time saying no?
Believe me, I understand the temptation. Columnists may not be judges in the traditional sense, but we are judges in the court of public opinion. Occasionally, I've been offered gifts in exchange for a positive ruling (well, a positive column) on a controversial issue that may come before me.
Attractive as these offers may be, they are just not that difficult to refuse. Especially when the institution's credibility — or your job — is on the line.
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