“Doesn’t change the fact that this ruling, on the issue of law, is awful”
I’m not a lawyer but I do know that a law’s meaning (like just about everything these days) is up to the interpretation of an individual (or groups) perception at the time or circumstance it is being considered.
That said I try to believe in the conservative wisdom of a man like Roberts that he understands the meaning / consequences of his actions whereas his ruling is a correct interpretation of the law as it needs to read at this point in time.
Given the 4 months until the next election I think the decision was a perfect balance on many levels.
I think Roberts changed his vote
http://www.salon.com/2012/06/28/did_john_roberts_switch_his_vote/