In commenting on Justice Sandra Day's retirement, the New York Times referred to "bright-line rules", as follows:

"If you are a lawyer with a case at the court, pitch your arguments to her [Justice Day]. ... Don't bother with doctrinaire assertions and bright-line rules."

O'Connor Held Balance of Power
The O'Connor Court
New York Times, Saturday, July 2, 2005

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