With the votes beginning to tally in against President Norton's nominee for Associate Justice, James Matthews, the citizen legislators of the Republic have but one real question: where is James Matthews? He's not spoken once in the confirmation debate, though he's been asked numerous questions from the citizens. Is this what Titulians should expect from him as Associate Justice.
Our Republic has been blessed to have grown in its legal base, and I rise to agree with President Norton that we should take advantage of this on our nation's chief judicial body. However, my trust in Mr. Matthews is slipping. I was hoping for a lively confirmation process - one that would yield to an interesting confirmation process. I, for one, am impressed with the nominee's thorough work as Special Prosecutor, but I cannot overcome all of the hesitations I have with him if he refuses to respond to simple questions.
As the votes continue to roll in, does this nominee not believe that his voice matters at all? Is he too unaware of the process? James Matthews is an intelligent citizen, and he has the capacity within him to be a decent Associate Justice. The concerns of bias and activity can only be dispelled by the nominee himself.
To President Norton, I want to thank you for your intentions in this matter. It seems like you might need to start researching another nominee for the General Court, but perhaps there is still time for James Matthews to convince the remaining citizens. As for me, I've moved from abstention to leaning no.
For the Republic,
Luxis Avaram
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