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Originally Posted by UGAalum94
I'd also, like those of you who've already said so, like to see people promoted and evaluated based on their accomplishments. I find the idea of using identity and ability for empathy kind of troubling standards in the judicial system, but Obama's been pretty open about using them.
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The thing is, he's said that, but Sotomayor (as well as the other rumored nominees) is extremely qualified. Yeah, she may have the "ability for empathy," whatever that means, but she's also got one heck of a resume.
That's part of my problem, which I think was echoed by Munchkin - by focusing on these touchy feely things, it ends up seeling someone short who has the brains and professional background for the job (like Sotomayor). At the end of the day, the reason she is up for the spot is mostly because of her accomplishments.
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