Originally Posted by Maroon 300D

Just to clarify my position on this, it is clearly not good to fall asleep in the middle of the proceedings when you are a Supreme Court Justice.

But sometimes justices are not even there for the proceedings; they still read the transcripts and vote. Rehnquist did this in some of the cases that occurred shortly beore his death.

I just don't think this is that big a deal. Maybe she was sick. Presumably she was not out bar-hopping the night before.

And as far as being held to a higher standard due to holding a high office: she is being held to a higher standard, as evidenced by the fact people across the country are talking about her impromptu nap.

I'm glad I wasn't in the national spotlight back when I was in high shool. Or college. Or more recently.