"Why not me?" 11-year-old pens letter asking White House to consider her for the Supreme Court vacan

[Polybius]

"Why not me?" 11-year-old pens letter asking White House to consider her for the Supreme Court vacancy

With a vacant seat on the Supreme Court, the nation is eager to see who President Biden chooses to succeed retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. The president has said he will choose a Black woman, prompting speculation about his picks — but there's one more contender who wants a chance: 11-year-old Maddi Morgan, who wrote a letter to the White House asking to be chosen for the role.

"It all kind of started in fourth grade where we're learning about America's government systems and stuff…" she told CBS News. "There aren't really many requirements to be a part of the Supreme Court. You just have to be appointed by the president. So, I thought, why not? And I just shot my shot."

When asked if she thought a child could handle the position, she had no hesitation. "Children don't have a voice in this country," she said. "Give them a small one."

Morgan's parents said they were proud their child took such an initiative. "We were just amazed and delighted by her insight into what this country needs. The insight we need. Many voices to represent us. We're just very proud and delighted by her wanting to do this," her father Tony said.

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Cute story!

[Polybius]

1. Well, I thought it was cute

Anyone else?

[cinematicdiversions]

2. Why not?

The Constitution does not specify qualifications for Justices such as age, education, profession, or native-born citizenship. A Justice does not have to be a lawyer or a law school graduate,

It is like the old the rule book doesn't say the field goal kicker can't be a donkey.