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Peter K. Killoght, justice maryland supreme court

Critics are saying the decorations cast doubt on whether Killough can rule fairly and impartially in cases before the court, especially as the Maryland Supreme Court is currently hearing a high-stakes environmental case.

That case, Mayor & City Council of Baltimore v. BP P.L.C., involves a lawsuit brought by Baltimore officials against major oil companies, accusing them of knowingly misleading the public about the impact of fossil fuels on climate change and contributing to costly local damage from rising sea levels and extreme weather. Oral arguments were heard on October 6.

Sexist pig — and coward

A spokesperson for the Maryland Judiciary, Nick Cavey, told Fox News Digital that "the signs belong to Justice Killough's wife" and that the Justice "has no further comments."

Leave aside the case of a wildly-prejudiced judge — they’re a dime a dozen — and look at the broader issue here: the suits being brought by various states and cities against oil companies for their alleged failure to warn of the (claimed) dangers of global warming? Are these claimants willing to disgorge all that the industrial revolution, made possible by cheap energy, brought to them? Will they decline to profit further from future products and activities that are dependant on fossil fuels?

For instance, is the mayor of Baltimore ready to ban oil-powered cargo ships from the Port of Baltimore? Prohibit the import of anything contributing to global warming? Here’s what would disappear if he did:

AI Overview

The Port of Baltimore is a major shipping port in Maryland located on the Chesapeake Bay that handles a diverse range of cargo, including being the top U.S. port for roll-on/roll-off cargo, imported forest products, and motorized vehicles. It is also one of the nation's top ports for general cargo tonnage and container traffic, with terminals like Seagirt and Dundalk serving various commodities, including autos, containers, and construction equipment. Additionally, the port serves as a departure point for cruises to the Caribbean and other destinations. 

Cargo and terminals

  • Key commodities:

    The port handles a wide variety of goods, but is particularly known for being the No. 1 U.S. port for autos and other imported motorized vehicles. It also leads the nation in handling roll-on/roll-off cargo and imported forest products. Other important cargo includes containers, coal, and project cargo

Years ago I was told by a friend who worked on behalf of the states in their suit against tobacco companies that the presiding judge refused to let into evidence or allow a counter-claim for the billions of dollars the states had collected in cigarette taxes over the years. She wasn’t upset by the ruling, because she was on the states’ legal team, but did allow as how perhaps the companies had a fair argument. I expect the same result in these current cases, but perhaps, if it’s not loaded with justices like Mr. Killough by then, fairness will prevail.