the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn’t lived that life.” She has restated this belief on seven different occasions. Remarks such as this are bigotry, whether they are stated against a white man or a Hispanic woman. Conservative Latina Rachel Campos-Duffy stated:
“For conservative minorities, especially conservative minority women, Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination and the warnings from the left not to “bully” her are a reminder of the double standard with which we live out our social and political lives. The recognition that there are two separate rulebooks for minorities: one for liberals and one for conservatives. In the liberal rulebook, whites must be sensitive and considerate of a minority’s life story and the unique obstacles he or she faced and/or overcame. In the conservative rulebook, well, there really is no rulebook because there are no rules. It’s always open season on conservative minorities."
I couldn't agree more. The double standard is appalling.
When determining a judge’s qualification to the highest court in the land, race and the ability to overcome adversity are irrelevant. Charm, empathy, and experience do not qualify Sotomayor to be a Supreme Court justice.
America is a republic, founded on a deep commitment to the rule of law and to constitutional government. Justice must be delivered objectively and without empathy. It is imperative that all Supreme Court Justices impartially interpret the U.S. Constitution. To do otherwise would be unconstitutional.
