Going Out With A Bang

As predicted, the Supremes have made a handful of big legal decisions as they close their term.

• The Ten Commandments have been banned from courthouses unless they are displayed in a historical context. This means that older postings of the big Ten will most likely remain while newer will be removed. (Perfect ruling.)
• File-sharing companies are to blame for what users do with their software. (As much as I love to borrow music, it's a fair ruling.)
• Cable companies may keep rival Internet providers from using their lines. This is a decision that will limit competition and consumers' choices. (This doesn't really affect me but seems like a bad ruling.)
• Police cannot be sued for how they enforce restraining orders. This ends a lawsuit by a Colorado woman who claimed police did not do enough to prevent her estranged husband from killing her three young daughters. (Unappreciated cops deserve this. Another good ruling.)

That's the shortened version with my brief commentary following each. Stay tuned for news on Rehnquist and O'Conner resignations.