In his brief 21 years on this earth, Michael Smith Jr. touched countless lives.

To add to the confusion, some of the court's decisions involved multiple concurrences and dissents, making it hard even for lawyers and judges to figure out what the law is and why.

I find it personally distracting when kids are constantly texting, but they can be texting something that is just benign and just fine.

While the president is to nominate that individual [to Supreme Court], we in the Senate must provide our advice and consent. This function is not well-defined. The Constitution does not set down a road map. It does not require hearings. In fact, it does not even require questioning on your understanding of the Constitution nor the role of the Supreme Court.

Without question, the court does play a vital role in our constitutional system.

The entertainment industry is encouraging young people to defy and deceive their parents.

After all, our Constitution was intended as a popular document. It was drafted and ratified by the people. It established democratic institutions. It entrusts the people with the power to make the tough decisions. And, in most cases, it prefers the will of the people to the unchecked rule of judges.