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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't want ACB to be confirmed, but I actually think, all else being equal (meaning aside from her judicial philosophy and beliefs on abortion), naming a mother of 7 to the SCOTUS is great for women. I've seen posters on here attacking her just for being a mom.

She's obviously very smart and accomplished. I don't want her on the court, but I think it's great someone like her could be on the court.[/quote]

Nobody attacked her for being a mom. She was lightly criticized for using her 7 children as a shield against scrutiny of her beliefs and her thin record. Why is 7 important? Would a woman with 8 children be more qualified? Would a woman with 3 children be less qualified?  [/quote]

I'm sure you didn't, but there was definitely another thread where folks were saying she either wasn't qualified, or is a bad mother.  Totally unnecessary and misogynist.  We live in a society where women still get "mommy tracked".  I'm glad ACB hasn't been, though I don't want her on the SCOTUS.

Talking about one's children is normal.  Who cares?  There are four days of hearings.  Her record will be discussed.[/quote]

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