I was excited to see the nomination for President Barrack Omaba for the next Supreme Court Justice. On May 26, 2009 the President selected Justice Sonia Sotomayor as his nomination for the Supreme Court. I was happy for my Latino brothers and sisters to see a Latino get nominated for the highest court in the land. I wasn’t excited about a woman being nominated as much as I was a Latino being nominated. I think when you are truly a minority male or female you know how it feels to be shut out.

The Supreme Court is very important it was established in 1789 as another installment by our government to make sure we live by the beautiful words of the constitution. This court has been the most influential in its decision-making concerning the affairs of Americans more than any other voice in history. “The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States, and leads the federal judiciary. It consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and eight Associate Justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed with the "advice and consent" (majority vote) of the Senate. Once appointed, Justices effectively have life tenure, serving "during good Behavior",[1] which terminates only upon death, resignation, retirement, or conviction on impeachment.[2] The Court meets in Washington, D.C. in the United States Supreme Court building. The Supreme Court is primarily an appellate court, but has original jurisdiction over a small range of cases”.

The fact that she is a Latina cannot be the only reason we get excited. I always advise my readers every chance I get to look into the history of people and not just the race or nationality.

According to the NY Times:

In a 2002 case, she wrote an opinion upholding the Bush administration policy of withholding aid from international groups that provide or promote abortion services overseas.

“The Supreme Court has made clear that the government is free to favor the anti-abortion position over the pro-choice position,” she wrote, “and can do so with public funds.”

In a 2004 case, she largely sided with some anti-abortion protesters who wanted to sue some police officers for allegedly violating their constitutional rights by using excessive force to break up demonstrations at an abortion clinic. Judge Sotomayor said the protesters deserved a day in court.

I am from Chicago and I remember when we elected the first Black mayor in Chicago. His name was Harold Washington and he was not only book smart and highly educated he was a political genius. He galvanized the city by uniting all the people black, brown, yellow and red. He put more Hispanics in powerful positions that any mayor in the history of the city. I am glad to see our President following the same path and including all people of color when thinking on the reshaping of this country. If all people of color black, brown, yellow and red realize we they are the majority and not the minority we can run this country together and make it the Righteous country it can be.

The only concern I see with the nomination of this candidate is her position on abortion. The Roe vs. Wade decision is always up for debate in every election. I would hate to see women, as a minority group have to deal with a trader in there own camp. This could set women back a hundred years. If you mention my favorite “uncle Tom” Clarence Thomas to Black people they will tell you quickly how this could be a bad choice if she doesn’t vote in ways that help women progress. I cringe every time people like Clarence Thomas talk about getting rid of affirmative action. Why would you want to get rid of the very system that helped you get where you are.

I grew up with both of my parents and we were considered middle class so I never got free lunch or experienced any benefits from being a minority. I have worked in corporate America for over 15 years and never got the chance to take advantage of that whole affirmative action system but I still have enough intelligence and experience with this country to know we have not reached the point where things are fair and we need to just do away with watch groups and quotas. If race and sex didn’t matter we wouldn’t ask for that information on applications you feel out when trying to get a job, getting an apartment/home or loans from a bank.

The Supreme Court is the most important court in the land and influence decisions that other courts and judges have already ruled on. I don’t know what questions the President asked the nominee. He said he never questioned her on how she felt about abortion. I don’t think he has to worry because the senate at this very moment is making that the main issue for the nominee as we speak. Until Truth Prevails my eyes will be watching.

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