Conservatives Alarmed at Roberts’ Role in Playboy Case

Human Events ^ | August 12, 2005 | Robert B. Bluey

[proudCArepublican]

as a conservative myself it does show me he will follow the rule of law. I dont agree with somethings however law is law and that is the way it is

[Recovering_Democrat]

Farrah on the cover of Playboy.

[facedown]

Hello and goodbye.

[darkwing104]

Typical divide and conquer tactic.

What the libs need to know that many Conservatives understand that he is a lawyer and sometimes they may have to take cases that they may find repulsive. That is called work ethics as in doing his job.

You have a job so you can make money so the liberals have something to tax and give to some lazy slob who doesn't have work ethics.

[Torie]

A fairer and more accurate headline would be that "A few Conservatives Writing For Human Events Alarmed at Roberts’ Role in Playboy Case."

Nobody has a right to speak for "Conservatives." Nobody. One size does not fill all. "Conservatives" come in many stripes, and disagree with each other frequently about many issues, and about tactics.

[mlc9852]

Even some lawyers have principles. I don't think it is asking a lot.

[festus]

Hmmmm.... He spent 12 hours reviewing the evidence huh ?

Well at least he wasn't reading it for the articles.......

[RightWhale]

John Roberts is a lawyer

That's true. A top notch lawyer could take either side and do a strong job. And might take cases just to round out his understanding.

[wimpycat]

So what?

[West Coast Conservative]

"Some Conservatives at Human Events Alarmed at Roberts’ Role in Playboy Case"

Fixed.

[libs_kma]

Just joined today. First post. You couldn't possibly have an agenda here could you ZOTBAIT?

[soupcon]

Yep. Sometimes, defending your freedoms require defending Playboy. It's that simple.

[NathanBookman]

I like naked women.

[Torie]

Folks often tend to dislike lawyers for merely doing their jobs in an adversarial legal system. That is their right. What is best is for judges to be exposed, particularly as to precedent making decisions, to the best possible arguments on both sides. That gives the judge the most information and tools to make the most wise decision. We in the guild are used to taking the heat, and are well compensated for it; this is not meant as a complaint.

[Peace will be here soon]

Boy are you lib ?

[Founding Father]

I like naked women.

How about, "I like good looking naked women."

[RightWhale]

It is said that to understand the law you have to get down into the law. If I need to hire an attorney, I would prefer one who has seen, worked and understood the matter at hand from all perspectives. This would be more important for a judge.

[NathanBookman]

Sorry, I go ugly early.

[atlanta67]

what day is it??

Is Roberts a left winger or a right winger?

[Torie]

One of the toughest decisions I have to make is when the opposition does not raise an argument that helps them, but the judge(s) may perceive it nevertheless. Do I address it, or stay silent, and risk not having the opportunity to counter it to the judge who perceives it? It is a very tough call. One needs to know who is on the bench. I recently finished a brief where my job was to sail as best I could between this Scylla and Charybdis.