[bkepley]

From the article -

Roberts' work on behalf of gay rights activists, whose cause is anathema to many conservatives, appears to illustrate his allegiance to the credo of the legal profession: to zealously represent the interests of the client, whoever it might be.

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In other words, there may be more than one side to this story, even if the decision really is such a grievous insult to the constitution. Using homophobia to stir up the right is such a typical media game.

[ModelBreaker]

Roberts' work on behalf of gay rights activists, whose cause is anathema to many conservatives, appears to illustrate his allegiance to the credo of the legal profession: to zealously represent the interests of the client, whoever it might be

Once he took the case, he should zealously represent the client. The issue is: why did he get involved in the case in the first place. He didn't have to.