Judge Sotomayor

Let's hope Judge Sotomayor does not become the 'Judas' that Clarence Thomas turned out to be. Ironically, Thomas, the only African American on the Supreme Court and its most conservative member, is, sadly, the least qualified to serve at the same time. Which is precisely why he perpetuates the stereotype he actually believes he spent his life breaking. On the other hand, while Sotomayor's 'rags' to 'riches' story parallels many aspects of Thomas' story, Judge Sotomayor's legal acumen is as impressive as that of any member of the present Court. Those skills will serve her well in the passionate debates with her colleagues on the Court over so many important issues in the years to come.