First of all, legend, the SCOTUS vote was split 5-4, which means there's hardly a consensus about the issue. Second, Sotomayor was one of three judges on the appellate court that produced the ruling the question. It was not her ruling alone. Why so eager to throw eggs at her?
LOL...I read the article and recognize it wasn't a landslide, and it wasn't just her that ruled that way! Just sticking with the artcle and the 'spin' most pundits are putting on her and the ruling (you really gotta lighten up and laugh sometimes, because politics has become extremely amusing in the last 20 years...like we ever see any real change...yeah, right!)!
I am just happy for the ruling and am thrilled that the test still stands and everyone may now be able to get a fair shake. I don't want anyone glaring at me thinking I got my position in any job based on my race or ethnicity, because I have paid my dues and worked hard for everything I have earned in my life. Dos racisn still exist?... of course it does! Are there careers where affirmative action may still be needed to ensure economic equality for all?... yes! There is no easy solution to solving the problem of economic equality. Just wish there were sometimes.
In regards to Sotomayor...I don't think she is the best candidate for the Democrats. She has way too many rulings that swing against her.
But then...whattaIknow...I don't spend my entire waking hours on the politics thread, and have pulled away from watching the pundits. Way too much finger-pointing, and not enough solutions for my taste! Lately I am becoming more ambivalent about politics and politicians. Nothing ever really seems to change when
either party comes into office. Middle class still get to pay the most taxes and the rich keep getting richer off the blood, sweat, and tears of the masses.
*sigh*