Recent news stories about parents purchasing college admission for their children dismayed many Americans. Parental privilege-purchasing is pervasive. It now begins before birth, as parents procure genetic advantages via IVF’s embryo sorting, or by shopping for high-echelon eggs and sperm. Yet, purchased privilege feels distinctly un-American.

The admissions scandal caused me to consider whether New Jersey judicial nominations resemble the college admissions process.

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