Alito nomination for Supreme judge
President Bush nominated U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Samuel A. Alito to the Supreme Court in October 31. He replaced Justice Sandra Day O'Connor who is swing voter. At this time, why this nomination has been always in the headline is Harriet Miers withdrawal of the first nomination. In Hrriet Miers nomination, President Bush could not gain enough support among Republican members. However, Alito's nomination makes the Democrats bring about criticisms against Mr.Alito. I will discuss whether Mr.Alito is appropriate judge or not from my point of view.
Mr. Aito was a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for 15 years. He has long enough and outstanding experiences. As President Bush said at Alito's nomination, his records reveals thughtful judge who considers the legal merits and who had deep understanding of the role of a judge. Mr. Alito is worthy of the president Bush's and people's trust.
The other point the Democrats criticize is that Mr. Alito is "far right wing" or "too conservative".
Any judge should view and interpet the Constitution faithfully. According to their judicial philosophy, they should judge appropriately. At this point, Mr. Alito is unfailingly trustworthy and honest man. Although his stance on abortion issue is clearly pro life, it is not only issue he needs to judge. However, he should judge based on his judicial philosophy and the interpretation of the Constitution, not his political preference or priority.
Abortion is the most controversial issue in the United States. Since there are 9 judges including chief judge, it is very important to ocuppy 5 judges. Moreover, the incumbent President and the Senate has a solemn duty to nominate and approve judges who will reflect the Constitution. Most of the President in the past nominate the judge the same side as the President. If the Democrats were in power, they would choose liberal judge as well. Once judges were approved, they can continue to serve as judges as long as they can. Although the President and Senate need to nominate very carefully, they should hesitate their decision even among the Democrats criticisms.
As I mentioned before, we need a judge who knows the Constitution, who interprets the Constitution in the way our founding father did.
Mr. Aito was a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for 15 years. He has long enough and outstanding experiences. As President Bush said at Alito's nomination, his records reveals thughtful judge who considers the legal merits and who had deep understanding of the role of a judge. Mr. Alito is worthy of the president Bush's and people's trust.
The other point the Democrats criticize is that Mr. Alito is "far right wing" or "too conservative".
Any judge should view and interpet the Constitution faithfully. According to their judicial philosophy, they should judge appropriately. At this point, Mr. Alito is unfailingly trustworthy and honest man. Although his stance on abortion issue is clearly pro life, it is not only issue he needs to judge. However, he should judge based on his judicial philosophy and the interpretation of the Constitution, not his political preference or priority.
Abortion is the most controversial issue in the United States. Since there are 9 judges including chief judge, it is very important to ocuppy 5 judges. Moreover, the incumbent President and the Senate has a solemn duty to nominate and approve judges who will reflect the Constitution. Most of the President in the past nominate the judge the same side as the President. If the Democrats were in power, they would choose liberal judge as well. Once judges were approved, they can continue to serve as judges as long as they can. Although the President and Senate need to nominate very carefully, they should hesitate their decision even among the Democrats criticisms.
As I mentioned before, we need a judge who knows the Constitution, who interprets the Constitution in the way our founding father did.
posted by youjim @ 11:37 PM
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