Proof the guidelines are reasonable … from David Lat

Over at Above the Law here, David Lat reports on a discussion between Justice Breyer and Professor Charles Fried at Georgetown Law.   Here’s the best part:

The sentencing guidelines are discussed…. Professor Fried points this out: “I have very strong views on this [issue].  The operative sections of the federal sentencing guidelines were written on my dining room table — by Justice Breyer.”

Well, I think that should certainly confirm all the assertions by the Justice Department and judges that the guidelines are always reasonable.  I am sure Justice Scalia will be convinced.

I cannot help but think of the scene of Breyer writing guidelines in Fried’s house in terms of that great 1970s Recees’ television commercials:

FRIED: You got active liberty in my contract as promise!

BREYER: You got contract as promise in my active liberty!

FRIED & BREYER: Wow, two great tastes that taste great together!