[LS]

Course, you make no mention of the fact that Bush's executive orders have been the first EVER (even including Reagan) to actually REDUCE abortions. There are four separate EOs that have specifically reduced the # of abortions on military bases; without parental consent; in cases of UN aid (via funding); and there was a fourth I recall early on, but can't put my finger on it now.

Moreover, no mention of whether these judges are "strict constructionists," whose JUDICIAL views would take precedence over their PERSONAL views.

[Charles Henrickson]

Moreover, no mention of whether these judges are "strict constructionists," whose JUDICIAL views would take precedence over their PERSONAL views.

Being opposed to the judicial activism by which the federal judiciary has taken away the states' right to choose to have laws against abortion--that IS a JUDICIAL view. A strict constructionist would not invent "penumbras" and "emanations" that create a right to abortion in the Constitution. A strict constructionist would adhere to the Tenth Amendment, which limits the powers of the federal government to those explicitly delegated to it in the Constitution. A strict constructionist would not let the federal government overturn legitimate state laws against abortion, as has been done since January 22, 1973.

That said, I do not have enough information on how or why these particular judges are being appointed, so as to comment on this matter per se.

[nickcarraway]

I think you are being unfair to Reagan. The Mexico City policy EO that Bush signed was actually originally signed by Reagan, then overturned by Clinton.

[Coleus]

Of Course I didn't mention it otherwise you would have read it :)

The subject matter of my post had to do with Bush going against his word by nominating 5 pro-abortion judges in New Jersey, very quietly, I might add. He clearly led us to believe at the Republican National Convention that he found Jesus and was a pro-life Christian. Obviously, actions speak louder than words and by his stem-cell order and the appointing of these 5 judges to the federal bench leads me to believe he isn't standing by his convictions.

Oh, and slapping in the face all of us school voucher advocates hurt too. Remember he and Ted Kennedy shaking hands after wasting $15 Billion on his education initiative? Big Govt. yes, school choice NO. Great Republican signing the biggest budget in America's History.