Empathy in Judging

The idea that Obama, along with other things (such as her long service as a federal judge), selected Sotomayor for her "empathy" received criticism. I then and now think empathy is part of judging and the criticism sadly confused. And, darn selective, since they often don't mind when their own do it. Thomas might have been alone there, but the others have their moments. It is not empathy but how it is used. Happy Father's Day.