"What ... happened?" the Justice asks meekly.
"'Citizen's United,' allowed a few giant corporations, Wall Street banks, and very wealthy people to buy American democracy. And once they bought it, there was no longer any need for Election Day. That's why they party every year on this day."
"Oh, no," says the Justice, and he begins to weep.
"By the way," say the ghosts in unison, "let us introduce ourselves. Charles and David Koch." They shake the Justice's hand, and then vanish.
Justice Kennedy is back in his bed, just as the morning light is beginning to peep through the curtains.
It's Election Day, 2014. The Justice is overwhelmed with joy. He puts on his best suit, and goes to vote.
"Hello!" he happily shouts to everyone he sees at the polling place. "Isn't Election Day wonderful?"
Then Justice Kennedy hurries to his office in the Supreme Court building where he meets with his law clerks.
"I've made a very important decision," he says. "I'm going to join with the four dissenters to 'Citizens United,' and we're going to reverse that horrific case. "
His clerks have never seen the Justice so overjoyed.
"I want each of you to take the rest of the day off, and be sure to vote!" he beams. Then he heads for the door and clicks his heels, before leaving for home. "Happy Election Day!" he shouts.
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