[lehighguy]

It's not a political appointment.

No, his method makes sense. I respect his reasoning. Even though my own political beliefs are often at odds with the result of that reasoning (death penalty, gay marraige) I think that the benefits of using his method are good for society. If I want to get my way on the above issues I have to lobby congress and convince fellow Americans. It may take longer, but I think it will be better for the system.