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In reply to the discussion: I used to be against expanding the Supreme Court, but ever since Trumpedo took over, and given [View all]Bluetus
(3,339 posts)The idea that 9 people have the knowledge and wisdom to rule on all aspects of our complex society today (science, technology, ethics, medicine trade, treaties, separation of powers, etc.) is absolutely preposterous.
A more appropriate organization might be to have several smaller panels that have particular expertise, for example
* Science, technology, medicine, telecom, environment
* Constitutional law and politics
* Business practices, tax law, and cases related to commerce
* Foreign affairs, treaties, etc.
And another panel that is responsible for administrative things like injunctions, appeals and schedules, and issues that overlap two or more of the above panels.
Each of these panels could easily have 9-12 members to make sure we have sufficient expertise in all areas.
In such a structure, the Chief shouldn't have a vote at all on cases before the court, but would have specific areas where he/she would have decision-making authority for the good and efficiency of the court. Rotate that Chief ever 2-3 years.