FTC VS Microsoft: Judge's Son Works for Microsoft - Issue?

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KazumaKiryu said:

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A watchdog group is calling for the judge to be dismissed, citing the fact that her son works for Microsoft. That's according to a letter provided to Washington Post label The Technology 202.

"The public may rightly be concerned that a judge is being unduly biased when the judge's child is employed by a company whose case the judge is overseeing," according to the Revolving Door Project. "It is common sense that a parent would want to support the financial success of their child's employer in order to promote their child's financial stability and professional standing."

That's really incredible.

Yes, incredible. Incredible stupid, that is.

Common sense is refered to, but no common sense is being applied. This reasoning is framed as if Microsoft wasn't one of the most profitable companies on this planet, as if the child in question would be in any danger of losing their job if the A-B deal didn't go through. The judge in question would put herself on the line for a reason that is absolutely inconsequential for her son. As if.

This watchdog group is likely admiring Michael Pachter and trying to emulate him.