The Sotomayor Pick

Granted, I know that it is impossible to ask for a nominee in any position to be perfect, but can we at least get a Supreme Court nominee that actually understands the role of law?  Is this to much to ask for?

The fact that Sonia Sotomayor has been trying cases under the belief that it is the duty of the court to create policy is upsetting, to say the least.  It is, I would have thought some what obviously, not the role of the court to create policy, but to correct it and make sure it follows the law of the land.

It is not acceptable for the court to take into consideration wage, race, age, or anything other than the law when creating an opinion.  Law is blind, fair and equal.  If someone is wronged based on the law of the land, it does not matter who is black or white, or who is rich or poor.

I don’t care about her background, or her life story.  That is not what qualifies one to be a Supreme Court Justice.  What qualifies someone for the position is understanding law, and knowing that it is blind, and doesn’t create policy.

Policy is created by the executive and legislative branches of this country, not the judicial.  It is the duty of the judicial branch to review the policy.

It is inconceivable that someone can not only do their job with such an incredibly wrong view on what the goal of the position is, but then get promoted to the highest ranking position in that field.

Although I must wonder if we should be surprised about having such a woefully under qualified nominee after electing such a woefully under qualified President.