Is Someone's Race And Gender A Reason To Appoint Someone?

People should be appointed because of their qualifications. Not because of gender, race, etc... But try telling our elected officials that.

From all I've heard about her she isn't qualified. This statement alone should disqualify her: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug-qUvI6WFo

maybe they share the same political conviction, and she is an activist judge.....race and gender is not a reasonable reason just to appoint someone, it's discriminatory.. they should be qualified for the position they are being appointed to. The president should always settle for the best if there is one that is much better than her..

Ya your right, and it's called politics! Her view on abortion does matter and had something to do with it, as they do with whoever is in power. I'm 61 and this is life!

maybe, but it works both ways... When the republicans put up their nominees, they were representative of their agenda/beliefs. No matter who President Obama nominates, the right will take issue with. Thats politics!

I think that your call for honesty should encompass all history and not just this particular moment in history. Politics is always a game of showmanship and often times individuals are nominated not because they are the "best" candidate (that is often quite subjective anyway), but because they fit some sort of " ideal mold" that the current in group needs to bolster support for their position, cause, or platform.