Honestly, Sotomayor’s warning is spot on, but it’s kind of ironic coming from someone on a court that’s been politicized for decades. The real problem isn’t just political attacks—it’s that the federal government has way too much power, and naturally, both parties try to stack the courts to protect their agendas. Judicial independence sounds great, but how independent can judges really be when the entire system is tied to political appointments? This is exactly why Libertarians push for limiting government in the first place. If we had a smaller, less intrusive federal government, the courts wouldn’t be such a high-stakes battleground. Maybe instead of worrying about hurt feelings, we should focus on restoring constitutional limits across the board.