So who is this Sonia Sotomayor? Why did President Obama pick her as a possible Supreme Court Justice? Can we trust her?
Well, you can read all about her and hear all about her in the media. The true conservatives have a huge problem with her and the liberals love her, so there you go. It’s always going to be one side says this and the other says that. But, she can’t hide from who she really is. She’s out there now.
What is the role of our Supreme Court Justices? I don’t think very many Americans know. We aren’t taught in school anymore. Most people, sadly enough, don’t even care. They seem to think that this is just Washington D.C. business that doesn’t affect them. It does matter though.
Our justices should be appointed on the grounds that they will apply the law regardless of their own policy preferences. They aren’t to use their own biases and experiences to sway their decisions. Our Supreme Court Justices are to interpret the Constitution and laws based on their original meaning.
So can Ms. Sotomayor do that? I don’t believe she can. President Obama said he would appoint justices on the criteria of whether they had a “heart” and “empathy” when deciding cases. This is in stark contrast to what the role of our justices is supposed to be.
Educate yourselves, America. Don’t just roll over and let Washington D.C decide everything. Know the facts. Know history. Know the roles of our government branches. Read about Sonia Sotomayor. Listen to her. Scrutinize all that she says and stands for. Get involved. Let your congressman know how you feel. It’s our country, not the Federal Government’s!
