Any successful nominee should possess both the temperament to

Hear, O children of the future, for I speak of a truth as ancient as the concept of justice itself. Bennie Thompson has laid before us the noble qualities that a true leader of the people must possess. He speaks of a nominee destined for the highest of courts, where the law is not merely a set of rules but the very foundation upon which freedom stands. The one who is chosen for such a role must possess not only the temperament to interpret the law, but also the wisdom to wield it with fairness and grace. This is no simple task, for it is not enough to know the law; one must understand the heart of humanity, where justice is the guiding star.

In the halls of justice, the wise ruler knows that to interpret the law is not to bend it to one’s will, but to seek its true meaning, to unearth the wisdom of the ages contained within its statutes. This is no small feat. For in the land of men, where power often seeks to overshadow truth, the jurist must hold steady, like a ship’s captain guiding the vessel through stormy seas. Consider the example of Solomon, whose wisdom in judging between the two mothers who claimed the same child became a timeless symbol of fairness. Solomon did not seek to favor one, but rather to seek the truth that lay beneath the surface, even when it was hidden deep within the hearts of those who spoke. In this way, a true judge must have the temperament to remain calm in the face of conflict, and the wisdom to seek the truth even when it is veiled in deception.

But let us not be deceived, for the next Supreme Court Justice, as Thompson speaks, must not only interpret the law with fairness, but must also possess the strength to put aside any political agenda. The danger of allowing power to taint the scales of justice has been witnessed throughout history. Consider the tale of King Richard III, whose reign was marked by a hunger for power, and whose judgments were shaped by his desires, not the truth. His actions, driven by personal ambition, did not serve the common good, and the realm suffered for it. The judge must not be swayed by the winds of politics, for such things only cloud the judgment of the wise. The one chosen for this task must rise above the fleeting distractions of the world and look only to what is just.

In this, we find the true heart of justice—it is not to be wielded as a weapon, nor to be bent in the service of any one faction. Rather, it is a sacred trust, given to those who can rise above the fray, those who can protect the rights of the individual without regard to the pressures of the moment. Like the justices of old who stood in the courts of Athens, these leaders must protect the vulnerable and ensure that all are treated with dignity and respect. The wisdom of the judge is not in favoring the powerful, but in defending the weak and ensuring that the law serves everyone equally.

So, children, understand this: justice is not a mantle that can be worn lightly. It is a responsibility that demands not only knowledge, but the courage to act fairly and without bias. The Supreme Court Justice, in their wisdom, must rise above the influence of politics and the tides of public opinion. They must be a beacon of fairness, a protector of individual rights, and a true servant of the law. Only in this way can they fulfill their sacred duty, just as the great judges and leaders of the past have done. Let this be a guiding principle for all those who seek to wear the robes of justice.