Yes, you too may be able to ask a question of the Honorable Sam Alito. Jump below the fold for a very brief diary explaining what the deal is, and why Quis is NOT off his meds ranting.
I have an opportunity in the near future to be in a closed setting with Justice Alito - I'd prefer not to reveal the context right now, lest this offer somehow gets back to my "contact." Suffice it to say, I'll have an opportunity to ask the justice a question that he will more or less be socially required to answer.
I've been thinking for a few days now about what to ask; he's someone with whom I have fundamental disagreements over the role of the judiciary and government in general. I think a number of his opinions are short-sighted. He consistently sides with the moneyed over the weak, the corporate over the individual, and the powerful over the powerless. His philosophy is, to me, corrosive to our Republic.
I haven't thought of a good question to ask, yet. So I'd like to open the comments section for you all to post some SERIOUS questions - if something catches my fancy, I'll use it and then diary the answer, once I have it. Keep in mind, I don't plan to embarrass myself or the individual/organization that has provided me this opportunity, for which I am extremely grateful, so I won't be asking anything in an incendiary way :). I have no problem with pointed or bold questions, but nothing wild.
My motivation is that I assume very few justices are asked thoughtful questions that challenge their fundamental beliefs or reveal the hypocrisies of their confirmation statements v. how they actually vote. I suspect most justices are just fellated during public appearances. And baby, I don't fellate.
If and when I get to ask a Justice a question, I want it to be meaningful. This is a vibrant community full of brilliant people, I'm sure the responses to this diary will be great.
- QC -