That seemed naive, as if the justices had suddenly become ignorant of human nature and the predatory reflexes of American lawyers. I expect that in ten years, all professional golfers will travel from hole to hole by helicopter. Since every aspect of life in America became political, and therefore subject to litigation. No one would accuse professional sports in America of being innocent. But still they give us, now and then, glimpses of beauty and excellence, and the bracing spectacle of something difficult done well, without cheats or excuses.
Sports have satisfyingly real outcomes, they have winners and losers.
Sports should be free of drugs, free of politics, and free of victims. Insofar as the court's decision affects Casey Martin, it represents a generous, courteous waiver of the rules in favor of a brave competitor. It's important to find a congenial game, whose rules may work in your favor. Babe Ruth, for example, was impaired by bad personal habits and a beer gut. Hitting home runs allowed him to trot around the bases rather than sprinting.