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To: HAL9000
Where in the Constitution does it say that a justice has to even be a lawyer or a member of the bar?

A disbarred attorney may not practice before the Supreme court, but where in the constitution does it say they can't be a Justice or Chief Justice.

7 posted on 02/02/2004 2:01:49 PM PST by Common Tator
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To: Common Tator
Where in the Constitution does it say that a justice has to even be a lawyer or a member of the bar?

It doesn't say that, but so what? The practical reality is that the nominee will be a lawyer who has not been suspended from the bar.

If John Kerry wins the presidential electioin, Hillary Clinton will be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court - not Bill Clinton.

11 posted on 02/02/2004 2:11:16 PM PST by HAL9000
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