Sotomayor called Thomas her "friend" and spoke at length about his "kindness" and "care" for the people in the court.
"I suspect I have probably disagreed with him more than with any other justice, that we have not joined each other's opinions more than anybody else," said Sotomayor. "He is a man who cares deeply about the court as an institution, about the people who work there.
"I think we share a common understanding about people and kindness toward them," she added. "That's why I can be friends with him and still continue our daily battle over our difference of opinions in cases."
At last, 2 people with very different views that can respect each other as human beings. The country should learn from this
Wonderful article and positive contribution cutworm!
Thanks a ton.
I always like seeing this kind of thing, especially in this day and age.
Two others:
- Ginsberg and Scalia:
- Reagan and Tip:
RESPECT FOR OTHER'S IS PRIORITY IN LIFE. IMO, EVEN IF YOU DON'T AGREE.
SCALIA & RUTH ARE/WERE PRIME EXAMPLE'S OF THAT. I'D STAKE MY LIFE ON THE FACT THAT THEY NEVER NAME-CALLED EACH OTHER, IN A DEROGATORY MANNER. NAME-CALLING IS A GOOD SIGN OF DISRESPECT...IMO
"RESPECT FOR OTHER'S IS PRIORITY IN LIFE. IMO, EVEN IF YOU DON'T AGREE"
That's good for our post of the week Jean! Even with all capital letters!