Sotomayor nomination

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Originally Posted by classicman

Were you around for the Thomas nomination? I forget how old you are.

I was alive but not aware of it.

Originally Posted by Beestie

Better for who?

I don't think this was an meant to be an absolute statement. In certain situations, a rich experienced latina lady can understand motives better then a rich white male who has no experience in certain situations. In other situations, it may be the opposite. That is why I agree that diversity is important in the Supreme Court and believe that law isn't meant to be objective, because it cannot be.

Every person has grown up in different environments and has a different outlook on life meaning they can relate and understand different situations better then others. Having diverse viewpoints is important to create a well rounded view on a topic, instead of specific one that will most likely happen if one demographic group dominates the Supreme Court.

Originally Posted by Beestie

Not to be objective? Who said that - Karl Marx?

I haven't read Karl Marx. Whether he said it or not does not matter because interpretation is ALWAYS subjective.