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Should You Be Judged by What You Did 30+ Years Ago?

I haven't listened to all of the arguments concerning Brett Kavanaugh's alleged sexual assault over 36 years ago. This is what I know: Too much time, attention, energy, money, etc. have been spent on what did or did not happen over three decades ago. Personally, I think Kavanaugh is probably guilty of exceedingly gross misconduct. Did he actually do what he was accused of? It's very probable. But, while I am not trying to minimize or dismiss the misconduct almost everyone is missing the point of the confirmation hearings... Will Kavanaugh be a good justice and perform his Constitutional duties as a Supreme Court Justice? I want to know what he has done in the last 10-20 years. IF he did do what he was accused of, has his life been turned around? Is he better? Has he repented? If he really isn't any better than his high school, college freshman self, then that should be evident from the more recent (10-20 years) past and show he isn't fit for the job. But...

Supreme Court Nominee

I'm getting tired of the political theatrics constantly being played by the Democrats and the Republicans. Brett Kavanaugh seems like he would do a good job as a Supreme Court Justice. Did you really do what his accusers say he did, from so long ago? It's possible. Should events from over 30 years ago affect him now?  Maybe if they were within the last 10-15 years. I'm not minimizing the gravity of the accusations. It's unfortunate the accusers never filed any police reports or any complaints. And, it appears that the incidents all involved alcohol. Those who are "without sin" from over 30 years ago--in high school or early college--should be the ones who should throw their stones. But whether Kavanaugh did or did not do those things, what should be of greater importance is what he has been like during the last 10-15 years. That is more telling about how he will be on the Supreme Court. However, it's become a political s...