Thursday, July 21, 2005
On the Nomination of Judge John Roberts

So now we finally have a Supereme Court Nominee. And naturally, no decision Bush made would have brought a positive reaction from those on the left. Today we hear that liberal dem's on the hill have brought together a six-pronged strategy for defeating Roberts. While this was expected, it is still disappointing that in some respects Roberts will not be given the same consideration as Clinton's nominees in the 1990's. While Ginsburg was allowed to argue that she could not provide her positions regarding any areas that she might in the future have to rule on (in an effort to remain impartial) it seems that some on the hill will not be giving Roberts that same option.

Regardless, all the political wrangling the dem's on the left are attempting will not succeed. Bush chose well. There is little, in my opinion, that could stop the nomination from going through the process and accompolishing a positive result for Roberts. Tom Curry of MSNBC actually has a balanced look at both sides of this issue and I've provided both links in this post. Of special note is the fact that I haven't seen anywhere that Roberts' demeanor in the courtroom or professional background/education give the dem's cause to worry. And from all I've seen and read, even though they "say" they are prepared to confirm a conservative choice it appears the only thing that would make them happy is another assured vote on the left of certain issues brought before the court.

It's my hope that common sense will prevail and we will go through this process with dignity. And when the court convenes in October Judge Roberts will be seated among those prepared to rule on cases in a way that reflects the true intent of the Constitution - NOT our ever-changing cultural climate.

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