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Native Americans are in the same race family as Asian and Indian. Hawaiian is in the Asian family. I said "and races/ethnicities like that," so all other races are included.
Oh so, a Korean, has the same world experience as a cherokee, and if either made it to the supreme court we would be good on that "diversity" check box?
Diversity isn't mandated. But it's important that one's culture be represented in various government posts. You are white male. Imagine what the laws of the country would look like if all the govt posts consisted of black men and women. I think you'd think your culture isn't being represented very well.
Why would I think that? I don't think Obama doesn't represent me due to his skin color, but his policies. furthermore scotus is about interpreting laws and applying decisions as to thier constitutionality, the race, ethnicity, isn't a factor.
Why is it a factor to you?
But until recent years, almost all govt posts were held by white males. Not saying the laws are not just, but they would naturally be laws set from the viewpoint of white males. Diversity is important.
diversity is desirable provided that it isn't a goal. what differences would a more "diverse" govt post world look like as far as what laws would they have and not have compared to evil white men?
I think the Srinivisan man will be nominated. Super intelligent, seems to be well liked, knowledgeable of the S.Ct. (teaches a course on it at Harvard Law), experienced, and I've read he's moderate and believes in the strict application of the law, regardless of one's political viewpoint (which is the way it should be). His race/ethnicity is also not already represented on the Court, so that's a plus. (not a requirement; a plus). The country has a lot of Indian/Asian/ME citizens. He's also the right age (48). But we'll see what happens.
Yes, I agree he may actually be a decent pick, I look forward to reading more about him.
his hinduness, is irrelevant.