On diversity and the judiciary

[sparkindarkness]

I read this article about how grossly unrepresentative the judiciary is and I'm having a think

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[empty_mirrors]

I would rather have a less diverse judiciary that enforced good laws, than a diverse one who were the subject of political influence. It seems to me that a good legal mind should largely be able to make up for gaps in understanding and empathy. Of course if we could have the diversity without the political interference, I'd be dancing in the aisles.

[sparkindarkness]

I'd love to have both - but yeah if I had to pick one? I'd rather a judiciary that was dedicated to social justice and makes reasoned decisions, rather than a diverse judiciary that is under the control of a screwed up politicial system