Posted on 01/12/2006 9:30:34 AM PST by george76
The Post article asserts at one point that Alito's answers on Roe and stare decisis "departed notably from those that [John Roberts] gave when asked similar questions during his confirmation hearing four months ago."
But three paragraphs later, it contradicts itself, noting that Roberts was "reluctant" to address the issue and relying instead on his statements from his D.C. Circuit confirmation hearing in 2003.
In sum, Roberts's and Alito's answers on Roe and stare decisis are substantively identical.
(Excerpt) Read more at bench.nationalreview.com ...
It's all done for the good of the nation, and they know what's best. Silly goose.
Ahem, here now the greatest acorn that appropriately describes "The Washington Post, " to wit:
If a Post reporter saw Christ walk on the water today, the headline tomorrow would read: " Christ Can't Swim!"
See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil - of the Democratic Party.
Three Monkeys in Plain View
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