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Answers from the Court:
You stated in your letter that the court did take applicant's "personal and professional records" into account, as is customary. Can you elaborate on whether you considered Griffindor's prior history in TSP as well as their subsequent history in Balder into account? While the Court did consider the background of each applicant, that consideration was limited to their participation and prior involvement in judicial affairs, such as having served as Justices or having submitted briefs amicus curiae. The bulk of the Court’s consideration, however, focused on the issue of understanding of the law and the role of the judiciary and fitness for judicial work. On the basis of their submission, Griffindor showed an understanding of the demands of judicial work and a fitness for all aspects of the job. Can we reasonably expect that an appointment of one justice will lead to speedy conclusions of the four pending cases? How about two justices? Both Griffindor and Ryccia appear to have a suitable understanding of the Court and legal interpretation. Appointing one Justice would be sufficient for the Court to get through the current case load; appointing a second would reduce the workload of the Court and increase flexibility which, while not strictly necessary, would still be welcome. Do you have any comments on Ryccia's proposed academy? Opportunities for citizen involvement and learning are positive and should always be explored. It might be early to draw conclusions about any single proposal, but there is no reason why any idea, such as Ryccia’s proposed academy, should not be given proper consideration and, if viable, developed either solely by the Court or by collaborating with other institutions or individuals. ![[Image: XXPV74Y.png?1]](https://i.imgur.com/XXPV74Y.png?1)
(05-13-2020, 07:09 PM)Roavin Wrote: While the Court did consider the background of each applicant, that consideration was limited to their participation and prior involvement in judicial affairs, such as having served as Justices or having submitted briefs amicus curiae. The bulk of the Court’s consideration, however, focused on the issue of understanding of the law and the role of the judiciary and fitness for judicial work. On the basis of their submission, Griffindor showed an understanding of the demands of judicial work and a fitness for all aspects of the job. Personally I am not encouraged by this response as it is an important part of the consideration for this candidate but I understand the reasoning as it should only be a legal decision. Above all else, I hope to be a decent person.
Has Been What's Next? CoA: August 2016-January 2017
Minister of Foreign Affairs: October 2019-June 2020, October 2020- February 2021
Now that the other things are out of the way, let's not forget about this.
Griff's answers are okay, and I think the court's assessment is solid. I don't like how the mock answers are phrased and organized, but there's nothing outright objectionable, and I'd assume that my issues there would be something that gets refined over time in the context of the court (plus the mutual sign-off mechanism under which the High Court operates). Knowing TSP, "selling" him to the region would only be a problem if somebody has a bone to pick and mentions it, and I'm not sure if that's the case. So overall, a meager but unambiguous Aye. So, with Ryccia, let me preface this by saying I like him. BUT. The usual problem with him pops up, and that is his rampant over-dramatization. In the question about precedent, his diatribe leads him to actually use the phrase "sole-minded tyranny". I actually had to chuckle at the irony of him writing "a judge is above melodrama". Then, his first ruling (Veggie Basket) missed the mark entirely, because the question "Does adding one's elected position to a statement make it an official statement?" was left unanswered and he instead answered a completely different question. The second ruling is much better. Still, overall a Nay from me.
I am okie with Griff - but not with Ryccia. He doesn’t seem to have the ability to not sometimes.
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Nay on Ryccia
Abstain on Griffindor Above all else, I hope to be a decent person.
Has Been What's Next? CoA: August 2016-January 2017
Minister of Foreign Affairs: October 2019-June 2020, October 2020- February 2021
Abstain on Griffindor and Nay on Ryccia. I don't believe Ryccia would be a good court justice. I like the way Griffindor answered all his questions but I don't trust him.
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So, tallying up, that's 2-0-2 on Griff, which is a hesitant Aye, and 0-4-0 on Ryccia, which is a definite no.
How's this?
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Is Kris going by Kringalia now?
Uh, that's his nation and is how I referred to him last times too. I can use Kris Kringle instead, doesn't make a difference to me.
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