Posted on 01/17/2006 12:42:39 PM PST by madprof98
Prior to his confirmation hearings, then-Judge John Roberts had a conversation with our Senator Ron Wyden.
While they didn't discuss the Death With Dignity law directly, he seemed to indicate that he would look favorably upon it. Of course, earlier today Roberts voted with Justices Scalia and Thomas in a dissent against upholding it.
A look back to August 10, 2005:
Supreme Court nominee John Roberts declared that, in cases dealing with end-of-life care, he would "start with the supposition that one has the right to be left alone," Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said after the two met for an hour Tuesday. ...Roberts told Wyden that he would look closely at the legislative history of federal laws and would be careful not to strip states of powers they traditionally have held -- such as regulating the practice of medicine, Wyden said.
"You don't get the impression from how he answered that he'd let somebody stretch a sweeping statute like the Controlled Substances Act," Wyden said. ...
Roberts said the basic genius of the federal system is that it affords states the ability to approach problems in a way that is best suited to their different needs; imposing uniformity across the nation would stifle the intent of the founding fathers, Wyden said.
Progressing toward socialism. That is not progress.
Let me guess - they're claiming this proves Roberts "lied" to the Judiciary Committee, and is therefore grounds for his impeachment and removal from the SCOTUS. Right?
that, or more likely, "we trusted Roberts and were wrong, so we will not trust Alito"
Our now-liberal justices where appointed by Republicans should show anyone you can never predict future Supreme Court votes by a nominee's history or statements.
"...earlier today Roberts voted with Justices Scalia and Thomas in a dissent against upholding it"
off to a good start, i see!
-PJ
Dems: "This is why we must filibuster!"
I don't see John Roberts getting in lock-step with much of anybody. Hard cheese Senator.
Don't tell that to some of the people who commented on the main thread about the Supreme Court decision. As Russell Kirk called them, they are "Chirping Sectaries" (libertarians).
Too bad, you were wrong.
*snicker*
Looking like Scalia and Thomas --- Looking Good!
Roberts Lied, People... er, wait a minute...
"While they didn't discuss the Death With Dignity law directly"...Supreme Court nominee John Roberts declared that, in cases dealing with end-of-life care, he would "start with the supposition that one has the right to be left alone," Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said after the two met for an hour Tuesday. ...
This is why Justices don't say where they will vote on an issue coming before them.
The right to be left alone is different from active killing by lethal injection/Kevorkianism. I see no contradiction in Roberts' comments now and then.
Bingo!
Defending the arbitrary expansion of a federal law by department officials, the religious beliefs of one man superseding the will of the people of a state, and federal interference in a state's authority to regulate its medical practice.
That's what you call a good start?
Progressing toward extinction with abortion and suicide...
I think the correct appelation for Sen Wyden is SUCKERRRRR!o
I don't care who voted for it - the decision that the Federal government has the right to tell the states what constitutes criminality in the practice of medicine is not 'a good start.'
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