George Costanza
A Friendly Liberal
Back in 2001, a disabled professional golfer named Casey Martin ran afoul of a USGA rule prohibiting him from riding in a golf cart while playing professionally in golf tournaments. USGA rules required that all professional golfers walk during rounds. Casey sued the USGA, contending that his disability required him to ride in a cart or give up professional golf. The case got all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled 7-2 that Casey was right.
Casey is playing in the U.S. Open at The Olympic Club this week. He is riding in his cart.
Oh, you know that 7-2 ruling by the U.S. Supremes? Care to guess who the two dissenting justices were? That's right - those two, well known, compassionate conservatives, Scalia and Thomas.
The Casey Martin Case: The Supreme Court Takes Up Golf - TIME
Casey is playing in the U.S. Open at The Olympic Club this week. He is riding in his cart.
Oh, you know that 7-2 ruling by the U.S. Supremes? Care to guess who the two dissenting justices were? That's right - those two, well known, compassionate conservatives, Scalia and Thomas.
The Casey Martin Case: The Supreme Court Takes Up Golf - TIME