Quote by Irving R. Kaufman

To the extent that the judicial profession becomes the daily routine of deciding cases on the most secure precedents and the narrowest grounds available, the judicial mind atrophies and its perspective shrinks.

To the extent that the judicial profession becomes the daily

Summary

This quote highlights the danger of rigidly relying on precedents and narrow legal grounds in the judicial profession. It suggests that if judges solely focus on these factors, their ability to think critically and consider broader perspectives diminishes. By emphasizing the routine application of precedents without considering the bigger picture, the quote argues that the judicial mind becomes stagnant and loses its capacity for creative and nuanced interpretation of the law. It encourages judges to broaden their perspective and think more expansively, beyond traditional boundaries, for a more comprehensive and just legal system.

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By Irving R. Kaufman

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