The Senate Confirmation hearings for Judge Samuel Alito are progressing nicely. Problem is, the democrats use the forum to make lengthy political diatribes instead of asking really good questions, the republicans fawn over the nominee and tell him to ignore those mean democrats, the nominee doesn't really answer any of the supposedly important questions, and the taxpayers' money gets wasted with each moment that goes by. The process seems to have become ridiculous and circus-like. Shouldn't the American public have more of a say-so in this decision? After all, if confirmed, the man will be making decisions that affect the freedoms of (or lack of freedoms of) all Americans, not just our representatives in Congress. (Come to think of it, are these people supposed to really represent me? - Yikes!)
I want to know more about how this man stands. He's young and has the possibility of being on the court for a really long time. Shouldn't these proceedings be more serious and meaningful?
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