When Clarence Thomas was voted in by the most narrow margin in history in 1991 of 52 to 48 it shocked the Judicial world. Prior to his appointment he only had one year of legal experience. His appointment was riddled with senate questions and statements(Clarence Thomas 3). How could a young judge, only 43 at the time be qualified to hold such a distinguished position? This forced Judge Thomas to be as conservative as he could be. Being on the stands and practicing Judicial Activism could raise create problems internally and with the public due to his inexperience and his ideas or statements could be questioned. With every case since his swearing in, he has asked minimal questions if not, none at all. Judge Thomas has not asked a single case
