Senate must vote on nominees

“Bad politics of judgeships” (Advocate editorial, Dec. 5) accurately describes misuse of the blue slip and other abuses of the judicial confirmation process that have persisted throughout the Obama administration.

The election is over and the Senate must swiftly process Shelly Dick, the well-qualified Baton Rouge nominee, whom Sen. David Vitter needlessly delayed. It is also past time for the Senate to act on the 18 other well-qualified nominees who have been languishing months on the floor.

With resumption of the lame duck session, the Senate must quickly grant the 18 nominees yes or no votes, so the courts can deliver justice.

Carl Tobias

law professor

Richmond, Va.

Comments

1) Comment by tradewinns - 08/12/2012

"..... so the courts can deliver justice". this is the editorial page, not the comics. our "justice" system is a failure. the scales of justice are suppose to show it is fair and equal. it is neither. the system bends over backwards to protect the accused's rights, ignoring the rights of the victim or the rights of society. in fact the system abuses the rights of the victim, the victim's family and society at large. the legal system screams it's the best in the world. they enjoy it because it pays so well. perhaps after our medical system is nationalized, obama can nationalize the legal system. all lawyers will work for the state (national government) and be paid a salary not to exceed a premium of 25% over the average income of americans.

2) Comment by prbeav - 08/12/2012

The majority of voters in Louisiana are responsible for Vitter.

3) Comment by Bighug - 08/12/2012

Vitter seems to do well in hindering the operation of the Senate. Too bad he doesn't use his office to try to improve the status of our state and nation.