You know, that might not be a bad idea, a non-lawyer on the supreme court. Come on, you and both could interpret the constitution as written.
He specifically mentioned a Senator. I've heard this discussed by a conservative panel. Roosevelt stacked the court with former political people and it wasn't good for the country. I don't mind non-judicial, but I'm not sure I want a former politician. It depends on who it is, I guess. I'm not anti-politician, but I want decisions based on the merits according to the constitution. Whoever can do that is the person I want.