Dr. Jim has asked Whre have I been lately, so here goes:Of course, Sotomayor's compelling life story and background was not irrelevant to her selection – diversity of various kinds (regional, religious, ethnic) has always played a part in the modern supreme court process, on the part of both Democratic and Republican presidents. But her formal qualifications – advancing from poverty in the Bronx to Princeton, editor of the Yale Law Journal and nearly 20 years of distinguished service on the federal courts – are comparable or superior to any recent nominee.
They're certainly more impressive than those of the conservative icons William Rehnquist, who had never served a day as a judge and had served only about three years as assistant attorney general, and Clarence Thomas,
Attempts to portray a nominee whose qualifications are remarkably similar to the most recently confirmed justice (Samuel Alito, also a Princeton and Yale Law graduate) as unworthy of the court are more likely to damage politically those making the arguments than Sotomayor's nomination prospects.
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All we are saying...is give peace a chance. No, wait, wrong era.
Terry she needs to be examined. Some of the stuff she has been reported to say is troubling but may have been out of context.
The picture of her in the Princeton yearbook quoting the multi time socialist candidate is also troubling but again a long time ago.
For me, I am not a believer in "diversity". I am a believer that all are equal and should be free from prejudice, but to chose one over another based on the sins of that groups past is just an abomination. The civil rights act was a wonderful instrument to correct a society's wrong, but its effects have been taken too far, especially for a society that has made as much progress as we have over the past 40 years.
This nomination is about whether our country will show preference to one group over another based on race, etc. Actually it is about whether the left and the "O" will continue to divide us into smaller groups which he can pander to, give special treatment and buy their votes. (Rich vs. Poor, White vs. Black, G/L vs. Hetero to name, Union vs. Non to name just a few).
Where do you stand Terry? Want your child or Grand child bypassed because he is the wrong color or sexual preference? Think your opinions are less valuable than that of a poor Hispanic?
I think the youth (frankly starting about my generation) has solved prejudice, it just is not a thing anymore.
Yes, yes, yes, injustice still persists, always will, but for the vast majority? Not much, and certainly not to the degree which requires the drastic measures that this administration, this party, the left, and this candidate all seem to think are required. The race industry is very powerful and profitable.
In fact, I have a new Conservative campaign slogan for the next election targeted to the A-A community. "Vote for the Republican/Conservative party. What do we offer you...nothing! Except freedom and the rule of law".
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