In the past, the [Supreme Court's] conservatives, led by Justice
Antonin Scalia, have insisted on looking at the words of a law, not
the sentiments of lawmakers. By contrast, the liberal justices have
relied on the intent of lawmakers.
In this case, however, both sides switched.
-- David G. Savage "High Court Bars FDA From Regulating
Tobacco as a Drug." Los Angeles Times 3/22/2000 p.6