One could happily make a case that more random civilians, and fewer fucking lawyers, should be on the court. But the only other thing to say about Miers is that she is a fucking lawyer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hitchens suggests random civilians should serve on the court, noting the nominee is simply a lawyer.
- In plain terms
- More ordinary people should be on the court, not just lawyers.
- What can you take from it?
- Legal expertise should not be the only path to the bench.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should non-lawyers be judges?
- What brings balance to the court?
Another view
It oversimplifies the value of legal training.
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