Tuesday, July 14, 2009

More Sexism

I've already listened too much to these Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor. I'm super annoyed at the sexism in these hearings. No man would ever be accused of having a temperament problem. Where do these guys get off? He's badgering and condescending- does he think it's southern charm?

From the New York Times: “Do you have a temperament problem?” he asked. No, she replied. But he pressed on, saying the comments about her were “tough stuff” and having been raised at this hearing, should offer her an opportunity for “self-reflection.”

What a jerk.