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(NaturalNews) In virtually all the discussions about Judge Sotomayor's health and her ability to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, there is a strange disconnect that remains pervasive in the minds of seemingly intelligent people: That the mind is separate from the body.
A U.S. Supreme Court Judge, we're told, can be unhealthy, obese, diabetic, or even on chemotherapy (Ruth Bader Ginsburg) and still somehow remain mentally fit enough to make high-level decisions regarding the interpretation of laws and the U.S. Constitution.
This idea rests on a rather bizarre assumption: That the brain is unaffected by the health of the body.
For the record, I happen to support the selection of a Latino woman for the U.S. Supreme Court. I think her background and experience would be extremely valuable on the high court. In no way am I questioning her intentions, or her integrity or her extremely valuable life experience. My question is not merely about Sotomayor, either; it is about the health of every person given power over the People: Shouldn't those with the greatest power also demonstrate the greatest levels of personal health?
Consider the mind of President Bush for a moment. Here's a case where virtually all progressives have, at one time or another, agreed that the former President's mental health was relevant to his ability to serve his country. Some of the decisions he made seemed, at the very least, mentally questionable.
A similar question needs to be posed for all our top decision makers, including Sotomayor. Her bones are so fragile, we've just learned, that she fractured her ankle walking around the LaGuardia airport. Healthy bones shouldn't fracture so easily.
Why all important decision makers should be physically fitBut in no way is this limited to Sotomayor. The health of all U.S. Supreme Court justices, in my opinion, should be strongly considered. And why stop there? Shouldn't Senators and Congresspeople also be fit and healthy before being allowed to represent the American people? One of President Obama's greatest attributes in the minds of the public, in fact, is that he still works out and maintains a relatively healthy physique. This is to his credit, as it indicates he is far more likely to demonstrate healthy, balanced brain function than a president suffering from obesity, heart disease, cancer or other degenerative conditions (Cheney, perhaps?).
These ideas are not new; nor are they "out there" in any way. When I was in elementary school, my entire class participated in the "Presidential Physical Fitness" program that has long since been forgotten. As I was in great physical shape, I earned top honors in the program and was awarded a circular patch with these four words: "Sound Body, Sound Mind."
This was back in the 1970's. This idea that physical health translates into mental health isn't new, and it's intuitively known by virtually everyone. We've all seen it first-hand, too: When friends or family members begin to suffer from diseases, their minds start to go, don't they? The sharpest minds belong to those who maintain the best physical health. This isn't a radical idea; it's common sense!
Given all this, Sotomayor may still be the best candidate for the job. But it is without a doubt a fair question to consider her health when calculating her likelihood of success (or failure) on the court. The health of key decision makers is absolutely relevant to their brain function, and their brain function is directly related to the success of the future of our nation.
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