How must the Scalia family feel right now?

[madashelltoo]

Not being a Scalia fan by a long shot, I can't believe I'm writing this, but how can people jump on the political train before the body gets cold. Regardless of how he voted, the things he said, his influence on America; the man served America and he deserves a modicum of respect. Damn! They had not even pulled the sheet over his body before Ted Cruz and some airhead assistant to a congressman starts talking about his replacement, and who can and can not participate in the process. They are so eager to trash President Obama that they disrespect their own people. This crap is sadder than sad.

I offer my condolences to the Scalia family. Death is difficult. Sudden death is an emotional shock that takes time to accept.

[Gregorian]

1. My reaction was immediate and spontaneous.

I leaped up and danced around the room. Then I felt guilty. Not.

I guess I should add- we didn't do that when Nelson Mandela died. Scalia represents massive suffering.

[LiberalElite]

4. I broke into a broad grin myself -

whatever we do in private - who cares?

OTOH the right wing conservative Repugs (redundant I know) immediately used his death to make political points.

[ebayfool]

17. I was in GD:P and spontaneous reaction to Scalia was ...

Vaffanculo!

[pangaia]

2. None of us knows the time of our own death.

[NV Whino]

3. I expect the family are, and have been, aware of the consequences of death

Whatever their personal political leanings, they know that the position must be filled soon.

[intrepidity]

5. If they're smart, they have the media off in their homes

Hopefully they are just gathering as a family and dealing with it themselves.

I can't imagine this was that much of a shock to them though, considering his probable health status (just guessing that he may have had blood pressure, cholesterol, heart, diabetes? issues. GUESSING only.) On the other hand, maybe he was in perfect health and this was a complete shock?

[Meldread]

6. You're right, the first person I thought about was RBG, but...

You are right, and the first person I thought about was RBG. I knew she was a very good friend of Scalia, and that the news would come hard for her. She put out a lovely and beautiful statement, full of class.

My heart goes out to people who are genuinely hurt by his passing, those that knew him, such as RBG. The pain of losing someone is difficult, even if that person was Scalia. I can't imagine what it is like to watch the world basically jump into the politics over his death before his body is even cold. It must be painful to watch while you are mourning.

However, it would be a lie to say that my mind didn't immediately move to the politics of his death. Obviously, I hated the man. I am glad he is dead. In fact, I wish he would have died sooner, during a time when Democrats held a majority in the Senate under Obama. I likely would not have moved so quickly to openly talk about the politics of his death had the Republicans not made the first move. I mean, holy shit, almost as soon as we got the announcement, Mitch put out a statement saying that he wouldn't even consider an Obama nominee. Then we have the universal Republican reaction from the candidates themselves... Had they taken a different tact, asked for time to mourn his death, I likely would have given it.

[Gregorian]

16. There isn't much excuse for being disrepectful. I'll admit it.

It's a political forum, and we have gone through a lot together. I think it's understandable. Unfortunately it's also public.

[CommonSenseDemocrat]

7. This is a product of lifetime appointments to SCOTUS

And how much power SCOTUS has.

If Ginsburg died, the right wing would be having a field day.

[Skittles]

8. REGARDLESS OF HOW HE VOTED

*ALRIGHTY THEN*

[Zambero]

9. Republicans jumped on it immediately

Demanding that Obama cease and desist from nominating a successor during the remainder of his term. If that is not politicizing a situation, then please provide a better example. At any rate, and not surprisingly, the absurd remarks made early-on by McConnell and assorted conservative talking heads opened the floodgates for heated dialogue.

[brewens]

10. Probably scrambling to position themselves to grab every dime of the old mans money

they can.

[Ex Lurker]

11. It gets even worse

The tinfoilers on social media are crying foul over the lack of an autopsy, even though the family requested there not be one. I envision them being accosted by truthers over this.

[edhopper]

12. He deserves the same respect he had

for minorities, gay people, people on death row, the electoral system, voting rights etc...

[ladyVet]

23. Yes, and that's just what he got from me. None. My reproductive organs and I celebrated.

And I am not ashamed of it one tiny bit.

[Orrex]

13. No one blames them for being related to that vile pig

The disgust that people feel for him and the joy they take from his death is exclusively the result of his hateful, bigoted career. His family's sorrow is worth noting, perhaps, but a terrible man is dead at long last, and that is cause for rejoicing.

I will feel sorrow for his family when his rulings no longer harm anyone, because as long as that harm continues, Scalia's cruel agenda is alive, and he is still deserving of our scorn.

[rug]

14. How did the family of Warren Hill feel?

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-nn-georgia-inmate-low-iq-clemency-20150127-story.html

[Fast Walker 52]

15. I agree...

that the GOP are soulless hypocritical assholes.

[Bernblu]

18. They must feel terrible but I am worried about all of the people he harmed.

[UTUSN]

19. *Guilty*?!1 - no, that's not the answer!1 n/t

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[jeff47]

20. Sorry, my sympathies were used up with all the people Scalia hurt. (nt)

[Logical]

21. Life goes on. nt

[Iggo]

22. I care how they feel about as much as they care how I feel.

Zip. Zilch. Nada.

[librechik]

24. the woman he forced to have 9 children and the (no doubt neglected) children?

ok, maybe she wanted to give birth 9 times. And maybe he wasn't away at work 95% of the time. God bless those poor bereaved people. I'm sure they didn't hate their father like I did. Though( with all due respect) I can't imagine how that happened.