I find myself wrapped up in the drama surrounding the oldest federal judge, a 97-year-old woman who is entangled in a battle with the bench trying to suspend her. The question that comes to mind is, why won’t she just retire gracefully? Age is not just a number, especially when it comes to making crucial judicial decisions. Imagine facing a legal battle where the judge overseeing your case was born in 1927. The sheer thought of that is unsettling.
The power that comes with holding such positions seems to have a grip on some individuals, preventing them from letting go. It’s a perplexing phenomenon that makes me question why certain individuals refuse to step down when they clearly should.… Continue reading
Biden will announce Supreme Court reform plans on Monday. The idea of lifetime appointments to the highest court in the land is something I simply cannot get behind. It just doesn’t make sense to entrust one person with that much power for their entire life. The fact that Justices like Thomas and Alito are there without any real accountability for their actions is a real cause for concern. This upcoming announcement from Biden gives me hope for some much-needed change in the Supreme Court.
There has been talk of potential reforms such as establishing term limits or implementing a stronger code of ethics for Supreme Court Justices.… Continue reading
As I sit back and read about the thousands of people signing a Christian petition demanding Samuel Alito to resign, I can’t help but feel a sense of frustration and resignation. The idea that a mere petition can compel a Supreme Court Justice to step down seems almost laughable in the face of the lifetime appointments that they hold. Alito, like many others in his position, seems invincible to such attempts at accountability.
The calls for Alito’s resignation are not unfounded either. His recorded statements have been criticized for distorting Christianity, violating the separation of church and state, and endorsing Christian nationalism.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker