I don't think it's the court's perceived role to do some explaining of a political nature.
Sandra Day O'ConnorHalf the states have stopped making civics and government a requirement for high school. Half.
Sandra Day O'ConnorIt was better for me when I was joined at the court by a second woman. When I was there alone, there was too much media focus on the one woman, and the minute we got another woman, that changed.
Sandra Day O'ConnorMy concern was whether I could do the job of a justice well enough to convince the nation that my appointment was the right move.
Sandra Day O'Connor