So what do I think of the Supreme Court

Over the course of the quarter I have been exposed to the legal system in ways I would have not have been otherwise. Our legal system is a very balanced one that relies on perspective and respect to all involved parties. That is especially important in the Supreme Court of the land.

The movie, “The First Monday in October” explains how it is important for the need for that perspective in law. Senator Snow explained how the Supreme Court is very much departed from the people. He explained to Justice Loomis how the courts must put people first. The courts are responsible for placing a collective response of the American people in the voices of only nine people.

I am not sure if our highest court is doing such a good job of relating a true American opinion. As we discussed in class for there to be a realistic representation of the American public the entire panel of Supreme Court Justices may have to be changed. But why? Isn’t the Supreme Court supposed to keep a consistency of opinion with respect to law? I think that if the justices were to be a direct representation of the population than the courts would be a mess.

Law is something not to be changed overnight. It takes time, consideration, time, precedent, and time to be properly evaluated. Just as law cannot be changed hastily neither should the people who interpret and enforce those laws. I believe that our Supreme court justices are not a realistic representation of the American people, but rather a realistic representation of who Americans look when all other efforts for justice have been exhausted. As time goes I am confident that the number of minorities and other religious backgrounds will grow. It is just not something to be taken lightly.