The Judiciary Act of 1789 is passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices who were to serve on the court until death or retirement. On September 26th all six appointments were confirmed by the Congress. John Jay presided as Chief Justice. John Rutledge, William Cushing, John Blair, Robert Harrison and James Wilson became associate justices; all honorable patriots who swore to uphold the Constitution.
Only 234 years later we have an eclectic mix of judges; two or three bought and paid for by billionaires who have a variety of clever ways to filter them money; an accused rapist who made it very clear during his confirmation that “he likes beer!” Add a fanatic that puts her religious beliefs before the Constitution and a few assorted people that actually care about our freedom and the rule of law and “Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present…”The Supremes.” Nine people setting us back 100 years!
I should have gone to law school! “I could have had class, I could have been a contender. I could have been somebody!” Or I might have ended up on the Supreme Court and had a few extra dollars!