Today 75 year-old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent surgery for "early stage" pancreatic cancer. This type of cancer is known for being particularly aggressive and deadly. It has been in the spotlight this year because actor Patrick Swayze is afflicted with the disease.
This tragic news reminds us that with the majority of Supreme Court Justices over 70, the likelihood of a Supreme Court vacancy increases every day, and a new confirmation battle may come sooner than anyone expects.
We may disagree with her judicial philosophy, but all of us at SuzyB send prayers for a speedy recovery to the Justice and her family as she confronts this new challenge.
