Supreme Court Justice Thomas continues to bring a frown and resentment to the Supreme Court. Once again it has been reported by ProPublica that his grandnephew who Thomas called a “son” at one point is under the care of Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni. He has been receiving a private education from their GOP billionaire donor friend, Harlan Crow. This has been ongoing over the last two years and Justice Thomas has yet to report it!
Chief Justice Roberts refused to show at a congressional hearing this past week and has lamented whether the Supreme Court needs an Ethics Program. The lack of one for the justices has certainly muddied the waters. Yet, All civil servants once they start under federal employment have basic ethical standards they must follow throughout their tenure with the government. His excuse of having discussed the receipt of gifts with a friend on the court is simply hogwash! Thomas was nominated to the bench in 1991 by President H. W. Bush and subsequently confirmed. Not without controversy. Ethical questions arose as a result of his nomination. Anita Hill who had worked for him while he had been Assitant Secretary of Education testified how Thomas had sexually harassed her as a member of his staff at the department. Moreover, Ginni Thomas has been reported to be a Bush family member and an ardent GOP activist. Seems like there is a conflict of interest and a lack of ethics in all this drama.