Posted by
robjh1 on Monday, May 04, 2009 12:00:00 AM
Who will he pick? Will it be a hit or miss?
President Barack Obama can not afford to allow politics to be involved in his selection of the next Supreme Court Justice. He _ I am sure _ is not taking the matter lightly, for all eyes will be on him. Those same eyes will have their own personal agendas and want him to choose a candidate of their liking.
Like the person he chooses, he must exercise great jurisprudence in making his selection. The person he selects should be as humanly possible free of any blemish and impropriety. There should be no hidden tax issues or secret agendas (on abortion, gay rights etc.). This person must have the aptitude to understand the law of the land and interpret it (The Constitution) without prejudice and malice or political persuasion. No legislating from the bench.
While at times, public opinion may seem to be the governing way to go, ultimately it will be this Judges understanding of the law which must prevail. But then too, justice is blind, but it must be able to see and hear and move with the times applying and interpreting the laws of the land as needed.
The perfect example of a Supreme Court Judge would be the biblical King Solomon. In my opinion, traits that an ideal judge should possess can be found in Psalms 15. When King David asked who would abide in the holy tabernacle:
"He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteosness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour, In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury , nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. "