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.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

So I guess anyone who's just "too old" to fit in with this hip and crazy new generation shouldn't even bother opening his mouth, huh? Things change over time, sure, but that doesn't mean you should discount what Grandpa has to say. I'd much rather take an old fuddy-duddy with experience and intelligence over a relatively younger person who just knows what the kids are talking about.

The Supreme Court isn't about fitting law to match each generation's flavor. It's about interpreting and establishing the constitutionality of controversial law.

The majority of judges are old who lived in a society that no longer exists. They grew up 50-60 years ago, lived in a time where social norms were different, and many of them are stuck in their old ways. Its not their fault because the world they lived in is what they know, but it doesn't reflect today's culture.

I mean this is common sense. Younger generations are more in touch with what goes on today than a 70+ year old judge who remembers when color TV was invented.

[Prowler]

While old age doesn't automatically make one ignorant of today's issues or intolerant of things that younger generations are tolerant of, I think CyberCubed has a point.

Anyway, how did his alleged homophobia reflect on the legal system? Was he against legalizing gay marriage or something?

[Candy Kappa]

Originally Posted by Prowler

Was he against legalizing gay marriage or something?

yup. Even compared homosexuality with murder, grade A fellow.

[ToTheNines]

Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

yup. Even compared homosexuality with murder, grade A fellow.

Someone probably told him that God kills a kitten every time you cornhole another man in his formative years.

[Bry]

Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

A homophobe that was against women's right to Bodily Autonomy.

Celebrating someone's death is a bit overdoing it, but I'm not grieving either.

Basically my view of it. I'm not going to cheer over the man's death, but I'm absolutely glad he's not a member the Supreme Court anymore.

[oldmanwinters]

So in the myriad of conflicting reports and confusion over the circumstances of Scalia's death, most reports I've read leave out the detail that his body was found with a pillow over his head, as if it's not suspicious. And yet nobody wanted to do an autopsy or even officially examine the body before pronouncing him dead.

Interesting.

[plastroncafe]

Oooh got a citation for that pillow thing? That's the first I'm hearing of it.

[oldmanwinters]

The observation of the pillow comes from ranch owner John Poindexter:

"We discovered the judge in bed, a pillow over his head. His bed clothes were unwrinkled," said Poindexter.

"He was lying very restfully. It looked like he had not quite awakened from a nap," he said.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/loc...rs-6830372.php

I'm sure some people regularly sleep with pillows over their faces to block out light, but still... seems like a good reason for close examination than this received, especially for a Supreme Court Justice.

[plastroncafe]

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

The observation of the pillow comes from ranch owner John Poindexter:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/loc...rs-6830372.php

I'm sure some people regularly sleep with pillows over their faces to block out light, but still... seems like a good reason for close examination than this received, especially for a Supreme Court Justice.

Yikes. Yeah, that's probably something that shouldn't have been released to the pubic.

[CyberCubed]

He's 79 years old. I seriously doubt anyone tried to murder him.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Sigh... whenever my state is in the news, it's ALWAYS bad. ALWAYS.

[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.

[Refractive Reflections]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The majority of judges are old who lived in a society that no longer exists. They grew up 50-60 years ago, lived in a time where social norms were different, and many of them are stuck in their old ways. Its not their fault because the world they lived in is what they know, but it doesn't reflect today's culture.

I mean this is common sense. Younger generations are more in touch with what goes on today than a 70+ year old judge who remembers when color TV was invented.

Right... Just like how more millennials know more about Kim Kardashian's life and other celebrities than they do about the geopolitical climate of the world. ...Just don't forget this logic CyberCubed, next time these younger members give their opinion about the direction of the TMNT franchise since they would be more "in touch" of what's going on...

I think a more accurate statement here is that younger generations want a supreme court justice that fits more of the liberal viewpoints of today's society.