political correctness wins again.
so wahts next?
scalia retires--we have to name an italian, because it's the "italian" seat?
thomas retires-- we have to name an african american--because its the african american seat?
what if a homosexual who is "out" gets appointed and retires-- does it become the "gay" seat?
Ever since Brandeis, there's been the tradition of a "Jewish seat" on the court. I have no doubt we're going to have the Court carved up according to identity politics eventually.