Rambi - If Sotamoyer had made the famous latino comment once, it probably wouldn't have been a big deal, however, she made it numerous times over many years, that means she really believes it. Hispanics or Latino's have gone through roughly the same process any group of immigrants to America have gone through. I don't see her as having suffered some kind of uniquely painful experience to warrant "special" insight into the law. As far as I understand it, she grew up in the Bronx, went to Catholic schools and then Princeton. It's unfortunate her fathered died when she was young, and because of it she suffered economic difficulties, but that happens to a lot of people.
I see no reason Hispanics should be treated any differently than say Russians, or those of Indian descent. They've come to American, some succeeded widely, others not so well. That's the history of our country. Poles, Jews, Italians, Germans, and many others have gone through the same first and second generation challenges assessing the land of opportunity.
I can understand to a certain degree affirmative action as it pertains to blacks, because of what they went through in American history. I can't understand affirmative action as relates to Hispanics or Latino's.
What extreme prejudices do you think Latino's or Hispanics have suffered, compared to others?
Sotomayor is qualified for the job. I never stated otherwise. Having the qualifications and being the best choice, or the choice expected of a Supreme Court appointee are two different things. Even liberals who know her admit she's somewhat of a light lunch. tnr.com
"They expressed questions about her temperament, her judicial craftsmanship, and most of all, her ability to provide an intellectual counterweight to the conservative justices, as well as a clear liberal alternative."
Before the "support Obama at any cost crowd" received their marching orders from the DNC, sentiments like the one above were openly stated.
The bottom line is she was selected for one reason and one reason only. She is a Hispanic/Latino woman. The other qualifications were secondary.
If I were the President and looking for a Supreme Court selection. I would have selected Richard Posner based on his intellectual depth and experience. I'm sure there are others of his caliber available, but I haven't heard of them.
The way to make us truly colorblind is to start acting colorblind. |
