Steve QJ
Mar 4, 2022

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Of course there is! I'm not arguing that there isn't. Although "black woman" is not a "perspective".

I'll tell you what is a perspective though! How about; "the most experienced public defender in Supreme Court history"? Jackson's background as a public defender her gives her an insight into how the law affects real people's lives, especially poor people's lives, hat almost all the other justices lack. Wouldn't this have been a great angle to lead with?

I'm happy to see representation on the court. I'm happy to see more black people. I just resent the framing that suggests she got the job because she's a black woman and not because she's supremely qualified.

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Steve QJ
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