R.I.P. Justice Antonin Scalia

[Papenbrook]

I think the problem is the lack of diversity within the Supreme Court. By that, I mean gender, race, etc.

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My thoughts/condolences are with Scalia's friends, family, and loved ones.

[plastroncafe]

Time is changing that, slowly but surely.

[snake]

Originally Posted by Papenbrook

I think the problem is the lack of diversity within the Supreme Court. By that, I mean gender, race, etc.

And what change would that make? It doesn't matter if you're a woman, it doesn't matter what race you are. You need to be qualified for the job and upholding justice. This isn't a bullsh*t diversity quota game, it's the most powerful court in America.

[plastroncafe]

And yet for some reason it's been white and male for most of its history. Curious that.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

And yet for some reason it's been white and male for most of its history. Curious that.

However, as we've been able to break down race/gender barriers, we've made pretty great strides in reaching a more diverse and representative bench.

Not that there isn't still more to do, but we have made some good progress.

[plastroncafe]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

However, as we've been able to break down race/gender barriers, we've made pretty great strides in reaching a more diverse and representative bench.

Not that there isn't still more to do, but we have made some good progress.

Oh undoubtedly. Without question.
I'm curious to see who makes the short list. I've seen mention of a judge who was unanimously agreed upon to fill a seat in a lower court. If anyone is going to hang a wide-brimmed lampshade on Republican Obstructionism, it'll be them.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Oh undoubtedly. Without question.
I'm curious to see who makes the short list. I've seen mention of a judge who was unanimously agreed upon to fill a seat in a lower court. If anyone is going to hang a wide-brimmed lampshade on Republican Obstructionism, it'll be them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DFqXFgUEi0

A very nice breakdown of the situation by John Oliver. Watch 'em if you can handle facts.