Yes, the blog is varied thematically, and suffers decidedly from a lack of SEO. I suppose I don' t really care, as I liken the thinking and writing process to driving a race car----not being mechanically inclined, and expecting fully that all which is technical remain in its sphere, allowing for maximum creativity during the drive. A political musing: Senator Jeff Sessions' predilections typically are predictable---staid and steadfast on course to keep the ship of justice righted through his notion of conservatism, and careful inquiry. His latest machinations, a strangely poignant statement asserting that if Supreme court judges were to possess empathy, (and possibly judiciously apply this in the formulation of a decision) by default, they must possess (and presumably promulgate) prejudice. Upon examination, it appears specious to suggest that one human trait must be counter-balanced by another. For example, Senator Sessions might well love Senator Kennedy (or not), therefore he must hate, say, Senator Franken. Silly on its face. This is one example of the balance needed by those who cannot abide evolution of thought and processes. And without equivocation, must be regarded as a 'lesser' human trait, much like the need to wage war. So, not for the reasons which empathy might simply speak well for the character of the individual---but rather, it appears some learned persons, and perhaps our society's intellectual framework demands some sort of 'balance.' This is small-minded, and asks for a form of safety net, from which traditional thinking is protected from innovative thinking. Is it not practical to believe that innovation, (both in thought and action) propagates a world of best practices. Innovation seeks more---it seeks depth which enhances knowledge itself. On it face, it is reasonable to argue that an individual of the experience and quality of Judge Sotomayor could very possible possess certain qualities of empathy, yet remain fundamentally opposed to prejudice. Comments made by the good Judge regarding her belief that a 'wise latina women.......would come to a better decision than a white man..' quite true, from the context which it was framed. But in fact, the vilification process continues. However, a white judge, submersed in a legal argument involving tenants and idiosyncrasies of white culture, partially exclusionary, would 'come to a better decision than a latina woman.' Difficult to argue with, if the notion of deep personal experience positions one to use the full force of all information, when dimensions of a problem are endemic to those who 'live in that moment' as opposed to a personally more distant view from the intellect or rooted in academia rather than the essence of any issue. Is not the law a breathing entity? Must those who function as the final arbitrators of law wear the blindfold so oddly revered through the notion that 'justice is blind?' Blindness, while appreciated for its relationship to fulfillment of a non-prejudicial event, is only one human sense. Could not other senses of humanity act as just a powerful prejudice? What if tonal quality of a human voice were judged as a primary reason to rule against an otherwise just measure, a measure then lost for consideration due to the nature of its communication to others----a whiny voice, perhaps reminiscent of a grating sound akin to a Tiny Tim song. Similarly, computer generated voices are generally regarded as an objectionable method of communication by many humans----thus, the message, no matter its significance, perhaps its vital importance is lost amidst the cries of foul from those wishing, perhaps, for more empathy. One cannot wring empathy from a machine.Yet one can hope for revelatory events, as when governmental officials awaken to the fact that experience is not bias, it is the stuff of reality. It is the water in the glass. END John Woodworth is a freelance writer and long time advocate for the disadvantaged. His interests include political discourse, and writing for the purposes of thought. Please see below for current positions and valuable information. Editor at The Disability Digest, a free resource for disabled individuals, including a widely recognized email program proven to reduce by one-half the current wait time to qualify for, and obtain Social Security Disability benefits. Managed by disabled people, the news magazine contains many important links to issues facing the disabled and injured worker, including housing, discrimination law, and how to maximize your benefits. For free newsletter: http://www.thedisabilitydigest.net/1.html Disability Digest blog: http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/blog email: john@thedisabilitydigest.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Woodworth |
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