Race and courts

While in theory, things like their race aren't supposed to affect judges, I feel that this is unrealistic. If everyone had identical lives, then it would be okay, but in reality, with variations between every individual, I think that it is good to have variety, especially in the Supreme Court. Once something has reached that level, it is clearly unsure enough to need careful examination. Just like with anything else, This examination works best when using multiple viewpoints to explore all of the facets of the issue. At a national level, it is good to have representation for minorities in this system. Even discounting things like differences in economic situations between groups, there is enough difference that someone from another culture might not fully understand an issue. Especially on the Supreme Court, that added viewpoint might not change the final decision, but it can bring up and clarify issues that other justices might not be able to see from their unique perspectives. Being of a certain race shouldn't bias a justice toward that race, but, as part of who that justice is, it affects his or her perspective on the case.