Quote by William O. Douglas

We do not sit as a superlegislature to weigh the wisdom of legislation.

We do not sit as a superlegislature to weigh the wisdom of l

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This quote emphasizes that the role of judges in the legal system is not to personally judge or evaluate the quality or wisdom of legislation enacted by the legislature. Rather, their duty is to impartially interpret and apply the law based on established principles and legal precedents. Judges are not meant to substitute their own personal opinions or preferences for those of the legislators, but rather to ensure that laws are enforced and upheld in a fair and consistent manner.

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