It doesn't seem as if there's that much of a difference between a big production and a little production, other than you have a smaller space in which to get dressed and you have a shorter waiting time.
I think that the legitimacy of the court would be undermined in any case if the court made a decision based on its perception of public opinion.
I have often heard it said that the United States is isolated and is not interested in European affairs. I assure you that this is not the case.