Importance of Oversight and Criticism for Institutions

In a democracy, institutions like the Department of Justice, the FBI, and the US Supreme Court play a crucial role in safeguarding against abuse of power. However, being run by imperfect humans, these institutions require oversight, criticism, free speech, and protest to prevent misuse of power. Criticism is essential to call out abuses and ensure accountability. The speaker criticizes originalism, asserting that originalists inconsistently apply the common public understanding of terms from the time they were drafted. For example, the interpretation of the Second and Fourth Amendments based on the historical context is questioned, highlighting the importance of adapting interpretations to contemporary contexts.