Imposing their policy preferences is because its inconsistent with democracy. No one wants to live in accord with the law of amy. My children dont want to do that. As a judge i cant say im going to live with my policy preferences because i have life tenure and you have to live with them. Constitutionally, even if the Supreme Court strikes down a statute, congress can come back and revisit that topic and do so in a way that doesnt violate the constitution as determined by the court. Ultimately, it doesnt happen very often, but ultimately we can amend the constitution itself, correct . That is correct. So the basis of legitimacy of governmental power is concerned of the governed. Do you agree with that . I do agree with that. Not what nine people in black robes, the high nine on the potomac, i think theyre sometimes called, the decisions they make. Thats not the final word in our government, correct . We are a government of laws, not of men. Judge barrett, im almost through, but i cant p