Cite as: 519 U. S. 278 (1997)
Stevens, J., dissenting
consumers for regular and reasonably priced natural gas service. As the Court recognizes, speculation about the "real-world economic effects" of a decision like this one is beyond our institutional competence. See ante, at 309. Such speculation is not, therefore, a sufficient justification for a tax exemption that discriminates against interstate commerce. Bacchus Imports, Ltd. v. Dias, 468 U. S. 263 (1984).
Accordingly, while I agree with Parts II and IV of the Court's opinion, I respectfully dissent from the judgment.
315
Page: Index Previous 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38Last modified: October 4, 2007