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[-] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Currently, they not only judge themselves but decide what their standards are.

Clarence Thomas was found out, and we’re all outraged. So far, he’s claiming various versions of ignorance and there’s no rule against it. Writing down ethical standards mean he can no longer make those claims. He’d have no excuse, no way to delay.

You’re right that he still might not be held accountable, but it is a step in the right direction

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Writing down ethical standards mean he can no longer make those claims.

Okay, sure. But then he just makes a new set of bullshit claims, and nobody exists in a position to call him on it.

You’re right that he still might not be held accountable, but it is a step in the right direction

If it was a step we were taking, I won't object. Part of the problem with this bullshit is that reforms are almost always DOA, outside of hypothetical debates. But if I'm starting from a blank slate and told "Fix the SCOTUS", I'd dream a bit bigger than a rule with no teeth.

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