Confirmation Hearing: windjammer for Supreme Court justice

[tmthforu94]

What is the nominee's opinion of this article?

http://www.r-word.org/r-word-effects-of-the-word.aspx

[tmthforu94]

What is the nominee's opinion of this article?

http://www.r-word.org/r-word-effects-of-the-word.aspx

This article isn't related to this game so I don't understand what the question is? No one will ever fill a lawsuit about this article.

Let me re-word the question then, since you don't understand it: After you have read the article I posted, what is your opinion of the words in the article and do you think the point made by the author has merit?

I think integrity and character are important traits for individuals nominated for any office, and it is concerning that you are unwilling to answer a straight-forward question.

[tmthforu94]

Well, I'll ask some questions, since senators apparently don't have any...

Question 1: I in-part asked the question about the "r" word because it is a word you have frequently used and you also have expressed opposition to total free speech in the past, so I was wondering if you would support a lawsuit that would prosecute yourself for using offensive language. In the past, you have made statements saying that you are a "free-speech hater" and weren't even certain if free speech is a right in the Atlasian Constitution. You cite experience with the Supreme Court, yet a key lawsuit you defended, Snowstalker vs. The Midwest, was defending a blatantly anti-free speech law. Why should we have any reason to believe that now that you've been appointed to the Supreme Court, you conveniently have decided to support free speech?

Question 2: You have had several personal spats with different Atlasians. How can you assure the Senate that as a Supreme Court justice, you will be able to rule objectively and put your personal feelings towards individuals aside?

Question 3: You've been pretty involved in the political side of Atlasia - nothing wrong about that, I have as well. If appointed to the Supreme Court, will you end all political involvement in the game?

Question 4: Do you believe in term-limits for Supreme Court justices? If confirmed, will you self-impose a term limit on yourself?

Question 5: What is your view of the role of regional and federalism in our constitutional system? How will your view affect rulings concerning whether federal laws pre-empt state laws or causes of action?

Question 6: Do you believe that courts should show compassion? Do you believe there is a difference between doing justice and applying the law?

Question 7: How important is the emphasis on precedent in Supreme Court decision-making? Under what circumstances would you vote to overturn a previous ruling by the Supreme Court?

[tmthforu94]

Thank you for your answers. This is a qualified and capable nominee.

[tmthforu94]

Just saw Windjammer is staying in the Labor Party and voted in the primary - very disappointed to see that Justice Windjammer has already gone against his promise to stay out of politics.

[tmthforu94]

I don't think Justice TJ should be involved in the Federalist Party, either. And I never said you should remove your vote for Adam Griffin, so I would appreciate if you wouldn't spread lies about me.

You're better than this, Windjammer. At least I hope that you can be, considering you're now a Supreme Court justice.

[tmthforu94]

You PMed me, telling me that I shouldn't be involved in the Labor Primary at all. Then, you told me that I didn't correct that, you were going to expose me publicly.

So I'm not lying.

Because I have always respected you, I wasn't going to publicly bring it up and wanted to allow you to "argue your case" so to speak via personal message. Instead of explaining your reasoning, you accused me of blackmailing you (twisting my words, playing politics).

Once again, you're better than this, Windjammer. Stop trying to "throw bombs" and act  at a level justices should act.