Thomas, Scalia and Alito slipped through the cracks, yes, and I have my doubts about Roberts.
True that female does not equal decisions I would agree with. Palin pops to mind. But majority female would at least equal a Supreme Court that doesn't stand around talking about giving each other wedgies. A modicum of professional behavior while on duty does not strike me as too much to ask.
If you agree that a special effort should be made to find a qualified woman to take Souter's place, why not agree that a special effort should be made to find a qualified woman to take every place that becomes available until we have five women on the court? I don't understand why it would be an okay strategy for one position but not for five.
I do not have anyone particular in mind, but from what I last read in the paper there are at least six leading women candidates, so there doesn't seem to be any shortage.
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True that female does not equal decisions I would agree with. Palin pops to mind. But majority female would at least equal a Supreme Court that doesn't stand around talking about giving each other wedgies. A modicum of professional behavior while on duty does not strike me as too much to ask.
If you agree that a special effort should be made to find a qualified woman to take Souter's place, why not agree that a special effort should be made to find a qualified woman to take every place that becomes available until we have five women on the court? I don't understand why it would be an okay strategy for one position but not for five.
I do not have anyone particular in mind, but from what I last read in the paper there are at least six leading women candidates, so there doesn't seem to be any shortage.