That makes him a particularly interesting figure in the current debate over how "activist" judges should be.

The decision touched off the usual outrage over activist judges.

Those who disagree with our holding will likely mark it as the product of an activist judge.

Together then: Liberal activist judges make law, as opposed to interpreting it.

We all evidently believe that you're either for the liberal activist judges or against them.

The pace of profound cultural change is too important to be left to activist judges.

"But she's not an activist judge in the sense she's going to rule contrary to the law on any given issue."

Both are Republicans and share a belief that we should not have activist judges.

But Americans should realize that when politicians talk about activist judges or states' rights, they shouldn't be taken too seriously.

To advocates, it is about activist judges and the best environment for children.