There’s a scene in The Patriot when the main character enters a tavern, intent on recruiting rebels to battle King George. Unsure whether the gathering of men are loyal to Crown or colony, he shouts: “God save King George!” The barrage of curses reveal he has found the right place.

Today, I expect a similar reaction, were I to extol the Supreme Court among certain gatherings of conservatives or Republicans. Since it’s the case I’m making, however, I might as well further enrage my friends on the Right by declaring that we’re getting the Supreme Court decisions we deserve and will continue to do so until we get back to the hard, neighborly work of democracy.