Why In Hell Isn't There A Camera In The Supreme Court

[ThomWV]

Why not?

I'm listening to today's oral argument on Guantanamo detainees from the Cspan site and it is annoying as hell not to be able so simply see who is speaking so that I can better keep mental track of the proceedings.

It is absurd in this day of inconspicous cameras that the public not be given simple electronic distance access to the Court in session.

[eleny]

1. Supremes have to agree to it and they have not as yet

[flyingfysh]

2. they may be afraid that

people will tend to grandstand to the camera, and this may distract from serious arguments.

[ronnykmarshall]

3. Cuz The Supremes said ...... STOP!

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[sallyseven]

4. Camers only make the judges ac t like

soapopera stars. Look what it did in the House and Senate.