Why do some United States Supreme Court justices have such a hard time saying no?
Believe me, I understand the temptation. Columnists may not be judges in the traditional sense, but we are judges in the court of public opinion. Occasionally, I've been offered gifts in exchange for a positive ruling (well, a positive column) on a controversial issue that may come before me.
Attractive as these offers may be, they are just not that difficult to refuse. Especially when the institution's credibility — or your job — is on the line.
