Lots of Second-Guessing Here

But maybe they're just overlooking the possibility that it was, uh, a poorly written law?

Of course, if our leaders came to realize this, they'd have to acknowledge that maybe they're not always the brightest stars in the firmament, that they're prone to errors and lapses in judgment like anyone else, and that their true test of leadership is cultivating an ability to learn from their mistakes and not get too full of themselves:

Obama was clearly pleased with his solicitor general and the legal strategy they produced.

After the oral arguments, the president dispatched top aides to compliment the much-criticized Verrilli for “ably and skillfully” representing the government. Then, Obama personally called Verrilli to thank him for a job well done.

---Vitelius