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Related: About this forumKavanaugh An Ill-Considered Choice To Pen Ruling On Incorrigible Childhood Offenses - Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow points out the bitter contradiction in the Supreme Court choosing Brett Kavanaugh as the one to write a majority opinion that shatters the precedent of a judge considering whether a teenager's crimes should be held against them for the entire rest of their life. Aired on 04/22/2021.
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Kavanaugh An Ill-Considered Choice To Pen Ruling On Incorrigible Childhood Offenses - Rachel Maddow (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Apr 2021
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elleng
(141,926 posts)1. Sure was An Ill-Considered Choice.
SheltieLover
(78,207 posts)2. +1,000!
madaboutharry
(42,031 posts)3. According to Rep. Susan Collins
it was a case of mistaken identity.
Dr. Ford testified that during the assault she thought Kavanaugh was going to rape her.
It is a travesty that this man is on the SC. It is clear that republicans dont see sexual harassment or sexual assault as a serious crime.
OldBaldy1701E
(10,633 posts)4. Basically
He just created the equivalent of the lottery for the private prison industry. To be able to get a few of those in your prison? Payout! I am sure this has nothing to do with it at all.
soldierant
(9,304 posts)5. Rachel sees exactly what I saw.
It's a crying shame Bavanagh was not convicted of hs juvenile sexual assaults and sentenced to life with out parole.
It would have been a blessing for the nation.
