Can we trust individuals who shun the concept of ethics? Can justice prevail when decisions are made by unethical persons? Can we expect justice from those we cannot trust?
These questions arise in light of the Supreme Court's apparent belief that ethical standards are unnecessary, even as Justice Thomas has received significant financial gifts and support from those who have benefited from his decisions.
When members of the Supreme Court are willing to skirt the law, how can we expect the average American to respect it? It is time to force ethical standards on the Court and to prosecute those who have betrayed our trust. Supreme Court Justices are not immune to equal treatment under the law.
