I remember when Obama was a candidate I think. He talked about how he wanted people with more empathy on the court and I remember the right scoffing at that. “We don’t need people with empathy, we need judges” rah rah but I really do understand what he means now omre than ever. Empathy is a true gift. It doesn’t mean that you ignore the Constitution or principles but you can look at individuals different than you and understand their struggle, their pain. And interestingly I think although Obama did not appoint him, that was what Justice Kennedy did.