[Loyal Buckeye]

Miers was not an "abomination", even if picking Miers arguably was. She is a fine lady and doesn't deserve the ad hominem slimes and slanders that some unprincipled critics indulged in.

Well said.

[caryatid]

Miers was not an "abomination", even if picking Miers arguably was.

I agree wholeheartedly with this. Few have been as vociferous as I about her lack of qualifications to serve on the SCOTUS; however, that does not diminish her as a person of accomplishment in her past endeavours or indicate that she will not be equally successful in her future life.

I must point out, however, that there have been as many ad hominem attacks against anyone who dared oppose her confirmation as there have been against the nominee herself.

This nomination caused an alarming amount of emotional turmoil. For that reason, alone, it is probably a good thing that she withdrew.

[USPatriette]

"Miers was not an "abomination", even if picking Miers arguably was. She is a fine lady and doesn't deserve the ad hominem slimes and slanders that some unprincipled critics indulged in."

Thank you. I agree. I'm really sick of it. I can't believe it's still going on. Some people have issues.