Justices pay tribute to Rehnquist (all except Souter, who refuses to issue statement)

CNN ^ | September 4, 2005 | CNN

[SpringheelJack]

(CNN) -- The Supreme Court released statements by seven Supreme Court justices who paid tribute to Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who died Saturday. A statement from Justice David Souter is not expected, the court said.

Justice John Paul Stevens:

"William Rehnquist's independent, impartial and dedicated leadership of the Supreme Court has been an inspiration to those of us privileged to serve with him -- and to the entire nation as well. Charles Evans Hughes, a great chief justice whom he particularly admired, would have been proud of the example he set as the leader of the court.

"He was truly the first among equals in discharging his judicial duties in a prompt, scholarly and fair manner. He was a good friend, maintaining his sense of humor and proportion throughout the difficult period that marked his most recent service. We shall miss him."

[Meldrim]

Noxious behavior in private reflects on character. If Souter is a sodomite let's get it out in the open. It may explain quite a bit about the way he votes.

[NittanyLion]

if you guys are sinking that low, maybe this isnt the type of conservatives i want to be around...

But how will we survive? After your whole one week of contributions to this forum, your departure would leave such a huge vacuum...

LOL.

[Rodney King]

Does anyone know if Souter is gay?

Does a bear cr*p in the woods?

[Al Simmons]

"why ask such a question?"

...when the answer is obvious...as the Monty Pythons once said of (former) PM Edward Heath...

"Its funny he never married..."

[Graymatter]

to simply account it to theIr possible sexuality is low...

True but homosexuality is now a very political matter. If it had anything to do with the bad blood between Rehnquist and Souter, it was probably political, not personal. If it's taboo to discuss it, that seems kind of retro and prudish by current standards. JMO.

[BibChr]

Souter's sitting on his porch with a shotgun, in case they try to "eminent domain" his land.

Dan

[Al Simmons]

The most eloquent and moving comment for me was made by Ginsburg. Senator Hatch was right about her. She was a class act.

It would explain why Ginsburg and Scalia have a very close friendship...

She's still a Commie, though...

[puroresu]

Ever hear of David Brock?

[savedbygrace]

Souter didn't have any problem with misrepresenting himself to get confirmed, so even if he has animosity against Chief Justice Rhenquist, why would he have a problem with just lying and saying something nice?

No, there's something else involved here.

[TRY ONE]

"Does anyone know if Souter is gay?"

Being more old fashion, let me rephrase that:

"Does anyone know if Souter is a flaming Queer?

[megimoo]

your words "abnormality as opposed to normality in matters sexual has an immense affect upon Human Beings. "

They sure do just look at a woman making a political decision and trying to explain how she decided to do it that way !

[Peelod]

I heard that the Chief's funeral is being held in St. Matthew's.

Rehnquist was RC?

[Albion Wilde]

I heard that the Chief's funeral is being held in St. Matthew's. All the MSM will report is that he's being laid in state at the S.C. If he were up for confirmation now, I guess his religion would be a big issue.

An earlier thread said that Rehnquist was Lutheran, but St. Matthew's would be used because of its location. JFK was buried from there.

[Albion Wilde]

Nice having you here briefly and hope you find another forum that suits your taste.

So why is your speaking your mind any more valid than his speaking his mind? I very much dislike this schoolyard attitude towards newbies. I used to hear that "I was born and raised here, so gimme that parking space" attitude in South Philadelphia, a mafia neighborhood.

[Albion Wilde]

We know that Scalia likes a good debate! I can just see his wife and Ginsberg's husband rolling their eyes at each other while the other two start in on yet another interminable discussion peppered with quotes from John Jay and various Latin phrases.

Picturing it! LOL!!

[Schwaeky]

Even Ruth Bader Ginsburg has more class than Souter.... She said some very kind words about Rehnquist as a boss and a friend...

[dmw]

What I don't understand is why people like you don't fully read what the post says instead of bringing your own interpretation into it. I never implied in any way that speaking my mind was more valid than the other fellow. He said that maybe this was not the place for him, and I kindly told him perhaps it indeed isn't. Now get off your high horse and go judge someone else--kay?

P.S Happy Labor day! ;-)

[Clintonfatigued]

Daivd Souter is the biggest dissapointment since the Edsel.

[ContraryMary]

... How hard would it be to dictate a few words to a clerk? Or better yet, just have the clerk do it all himself? He apparently has told the court NOT to expect a statement from him.

I tend to agree. It would have gracious of Souter to release even a brief statement. He has no class.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Good grief, even the screaming liberals on the bench are giving eulogies.