The 2004-05 Supreme Court term came to a close today, and while the High Court claims to be above theatrics, the final day read like the script for a made-for-TV movie. Because it was. Except it wasn't fiction, it was real, impacting the lives of every American, whether they realize it or not.
Camera crews followed the main character, Chief Justice Rehnquist, from his home to The Court, looking for any sign the 80-year-old would resign. The justices held three of the most wide-reaching and most popular rulings until today - file sharing, Ten Commandments, and cable access. At least two were split decisions (5-4 for those who really aren't court watchers). The Chief Justice ratcheted up the drama another notch by reading the Ten Commandments decisions himself, then cracking a joke, as if to say, "My mind is sound, it's my body that's giving out."
Then the session ended...on a cliff-hanger.
Will the lower court find in favor of MGM or Grokster? Will the 5-4 split with so many dissentions and so little guidance lead to MORE lawsuits over the separation between church and state? Will William Rehnquist come back for another term, or will President Bush get the chance to influence life in this country even after his term in office ends? Who is John Galt?
Tune in next season to find out.
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