Here is my perspective on Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s latest vote: I believe justices should interpret the law, not create new ones. However, in today’s environment, where anyone opposing liberals faces harsh criticism, a conservative judge might notice that their vote won’t ultimately alter the outcome—especially if five justices have already voted in favor. In such cases, they might choose to align with the left to appease them, preserving their credibility for a future ruling where their vote could be decisive. So, Justice Barrett may have voted against the conservatives because she knew her vote wouldn’t change the result, but it could prevent critics from targeting her voting record later. Just a thought.