This week has been a one of major news stories. One of the biggest is the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. He was a more "conservative" Supreme Court Justice. Now, you may ask, what does this have to do with us?
First, the Supreme Court Justice are the most powerful group in government. They make most of the final rulings in this country's major decisions. In addition, although the president is the leader of this country, they are the "appointed leaders of justice." They bring the supposed justice to the country in making rulings on laws. The are not the DOJ, but the "Big Bosses" in DC.
Second, it has a lot to do with us because they make the final rulings. Meaning laws like the voting act, ex-convicts voting rights, affirmative action, or any other major law goes through them as the final decision. They say "yes or no" to the things that can affect many of those around us.
Last, this has a lot to do with us because the first (and probably last) African-American president of the United States may decide who will go into office as the Supreme Court Justice. See, the Supreme Court Justice are in office for a lifetime. Which means they are in office until the day they die. No matter what president appoints them in office. Therefore, President Obama can do the right thing and put someone in office that is beneficial for everyone (including us).
This Supreme Court Justice is important because of the ruling format. Their are nine Supreme Court Justice that is the standard number. With his death, that means their are only eight. Therefore, if the voting is split 4-4, the smaller courts ruling stand. However, with a ninth appointment Supreme Court Justice, the ruling would be 5-4. The way it was intended to be from the start.
The way the Supreme Court Justice is now, it stands as four conservatives vs four liberals. Which means that four people with more democratic views and four with more republican views. Therefore, if or when president Obama makes a decision (if the decision doesn't get appealed by the majority republican senate) then the Supreme Court Justice will have a more liberal sense/ruling for justice.
Closing, I am not a huge political buff. However, I do know a thing or two about politics. (1) They are dirty and (2) they are based off of timing. And, unfortunately a man is died, however the timing in which it happens gives president Obama major power in his last year of office.
To close out this post, I will give my top 3 candidates for Supreme Court Justice
1. Eric Holder, (former AG to president Obama). He is my favorite because he is a excellent example of strength and fair viewpoints. Mr. Holder is a true brother and he is the definition of common sense. He should have been the president. President Obama was in fact, a much better president with AG Holder as his right-hand man.
2. Ben Jealous, (former president of the NAACP). Mr. Jealous is also one of my favorites because he is the idea of justice and black excellence. Again, his affiliation was better with him in office. The NAACP was at its best when he was in charge. Strong and thoughtful, Dr. Jealous would make a great Supreme Court Justice.
3. Terri Sewell, (U.S Representative, AL). Mrs. Sewell is a incredible human being. Well spoken and a strong as well as thoughtful mind, she is a prime candidate. She is a strong and mature Black Woman, one that has the best interest of all her people. She would also make a great Supreme Court Justice.
First, the Supreme Court Justice are the most powerful group in government. They make most of the final rulings in this country's major decisions. In addition, although the president is the leader of this country, they are the "appointed leaders of justice." They bring the supposed justice to the country in making rulings on laws. The are not the DOJ, but the "Big Bosses" in DC.
Second, it has a lot to do with us because they make the final rulings. Meaning laws like the voting act, ex-convicts voting rights, affirmative action, or any other major law goes through them as the final decision. They say "yes or no" to the things that can affect many of those around us.
Last, this has a lot to do with us because the first (and probably last) African-American president of the United States may decide who will go into office as the Supreme Court Justice. See, the Supreme Court Justice are in office for a lifetime. Which means they are in office until the day they die. No matter what president appoints them in office. Therefore, President Obama can do the right thing and put someone in office that is beneficial for everyone (including us).
This Supreme Court Justice is important because of the ruling format. Their are nine Supreme Court Justice that is the standard number. With his death, that means their are only eight. Therefore, if the voting is split 4-4, the smaller courts ruling stand. However, with a ninth appointment Supreme Court Justice, the ruling would be 5-4. The way it was intended to be from the start.
The way the Supreme Court Justice is now, it stands as four conservatives vs four liberals. Which means that four people with more democratic views and four with more republican views. Therefore, if or when president Obama makes a decision (if the decision doesn't get appealed by the majority republican senate) then the Supreme Court Justice will have a more liberal sense/ruling for justice.
Closing, I am not a huge political buff. However, I do know a thing or two about politics. (1) They are dirty and (2) they are based off of timing. And, unfortunately a man is died, however the timing in which it happens gives president Obama major power in his last year of office.
To close out this post, I will give my top 3 candidates for Supreme Court Justice
1. Eric Holder, (former AG to president Obama). He is my favorite because he is a excellent example of strength and fair viewpoints. Mr. Holder is a true brother and he is the definition of common sense. He should have been the president. President Obama was in fact, a much better president with AG Holder as his right-hand man.
2. Ben Jealous, (former president of the NAACP). Mr. Jealous is also one of my favorites because he is the idea of justice and black excellence. Again, his affiliation was better with him in office. The NAACP was at its best when he was in charge. Strong and thoughtful, Dr. Jealous would make a great Supreme Court Justice.
3. Terri Sewell, (U.S Representative, AL). Mrs. Sewell is a incredible human being. Well spoken and a strong as well as thoughtful mind, she is a prime candidate. She is a strong and mature Black Woman, one that has the best interest of all her people. She would also make a great Supreme Court Justice.
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