Sotomayor nomination

[Beestie]

Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

I'm assuming you are saying that just because Sotomayor has a different viewpoint it does not justify her being appointed to the Supreme Court?

I'm debating the merits of objectivity over subjectivity.

My problem isn't Sotomayer. Its the ridiculous reasons being offered for her nomination. For all I know she'll be a fantastic judge - or a lousy one - who knows.

The idea that a judge should be nominated because she is presumed to be subjective is nuts. Why don't we nominate an Islamic judge - they would surely bring a unique subjectivity to the court. Why not a Russian judge - or a Chinese judge - or an African judge; not an African American - an actual African.

On second thought, let's nominate a judge who represents the fastest growing segment of the voting public and cash in our chips in November. Then let's pretend that's not why we nominated her.

Since it was pre-ordained that we were going to get a female Latino judge shoved down our throat regardless of her qualifications, I'm actually kind of relieved that they seem to have found one who, by sheer coincidence, seems pretty qualified.