I can't get over how many MEN are pissed about a woman being selected to take Sandra Day O'Connor's Seat!!!
Is this 1905 or 2005?
What's wrong with her?
This is what I know so far...
Harriet Ellan Miers is described by those who know her as smart, tough and fair, with a legendary capacity for hard work but little tolerance for small talk.
In 1992, as head of the Texas bar, Ms. Miers opposed the endorsement by the American Bar Association's House of Delegates of the right to choose abortion. Carol E. Dinkins, a friend and fellow Texas lawyer, said Ms. Miers thought it improper for lawyers to take public stands on social issues.
A native of Dallas, Ms. Miers is single and described by friends as a devout church-goer. While no back-slapper, she did take part in law firm softball games. She is known to enjoy music, running, playing tennis and watching football.
In 1972, she became the first woman hired at the Dallas firm of Locke, Purnell, Boren, Laney & Neely. She became a top litigator, with clients that included Microsoft and the Walt Disney Company. Judges and fellow lawyers describe her as cool, tenacious and always well prepared.
But never flamboyant, in deed or word, as demonstrated by this observation: "Lawyers by nature are involved in controversy. We expect difficult issues and are prepared to deal with them."
Harriet Miers earned a bachelor of science and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. She got to know George Bush when he was governor of Texas, and Mr. Bush gave her the job of cleaning up the Texas Lottery Commission, which was riven by a nepotism scandal.
The president says his nominee has devoted her life to the rule of law and the cause of justice.
"Harriet Miers will strictly interpret our Constitution and laws," he said. "She will not legislate from the bench."
I'm certainly not pissed over this selection. I trust President Bush to make the right decisions at the right time. If Ms. Miers gets filibustered or voted down, all I can say is "onward, and upward".
So far, there's not a thing I find wrong with this selection.