Political rhetoric typically focuses on the urgent fears crawling around inside voters' cranium. Yet President Trump invoked the court system today by releasing his list of possible Supreme Court Justice appointees. Pending election results of course.
While voters fret over jobs and the pandemic, the possible ideological shake-up of the Supreme Court (and federal system in general) often serves as a rallying cry especially for party purists from both sides. After all, the gavel carries enormous power at without the same level of public scrutiny save the Supremes. And the High Court personnel is due for a shift change with 6 justices north of 65 and two at 80+.
So who ultimately fills these vacancies? More on that later.
I feel that many Americans often forget the power Supreme Court justices possess and how their position relies on the approval of the Senate. Because the office is held by justices as a life tenure position, the age of those in office is geriatric. Personally, I am not comfortable with having justices who are three or even four times my age. I understand the general population feels that because of their age, they are more knowledgeable and experienced. However, I believe the age gap causes tension in establishing a supportive young audience and the approval of upcoming voters as there is no one to relate to. When any elected official gets appointed to office, I only hope they hold Christian…
I find it interesting that justices are so old. 65 may not be too old for many things, but something like this should warrant a slightly younger, but still experienced, personnel. 65 is not too bad, but 80+ could get interesting. However, if the justices fit the agenda of the current president, I would assume that they would stay in power.