Stupid is as stupid does.
Then he asks a gotcha question on the pro bono work for a gay rights case. Roberts asks the question simply and directly.
Where would you draw the line on the cases you take.
Roberts says simply that he became a lawyer not for a "cause", but a belief in the rule of law period. He simply outflanks Durbin - and oh so easily.
On the other hand, Judge Roberts is doing a fabulous job of explaining the role of advocates in our legal system. I'm a lawyer, and it almost made me cry. I've seen so much that is not up to that standard but that nevertheless the standard that should apply.
Roberts - If the Constitution says the "little guy" should win he will win. If it says the "big guy" should win, he will win. My obligation is to the Constitution, not that he will be on any one side or another. I will uphold the Constitution. Equal justice under the law...