Robert Bork once said serving on the Supreme Court would be "an intellectual feast." By contrast, Justice David Souter said at an event Monday night that he undergoes a "sort of annual intellectual lobotomy" when the Supreme Court term begins in October, a condition that he said lasts until the end of the term. The offhand remark opens an interesting window into his thinking about his job -- and why conventional wisdom has it that he is considering leaving the Court soon to repair to his New Hampshire home.
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Justice Souter Describes 'Annual Intellectual Lobotomy' During Court Term
Legal Times
March 11, 2009
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