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but it does present some legitimate constitutional questions.

Now just where does he say it is unconstitutional? He says it presents some constitutional questions.... a lot different. If it's unconstitutional then let the courts make that determination, not one person sitting in the office. Apparently 2/3rds of our system of Government will have enacted this legislation.. Now let the Judicial do it's part and then our system has functioned as a whole as it should.

Now just where does he say it is unconstitutional?

His aides and backdoor policy people have let it be known. He is probably not on record as saying it is unconstitutional himself, since if he signs it having acknowledged its unconstitutionality, there is a real -- if small --danger of impeachment proceedings beginning.

Deport- I much prefer arguing on the same side as you. This sucks.

But here is how I think it is supposed to work, as compared to how it has worked here.

I think Congress should not pass bills if there are questions as to the Constitutionality. If the Constitutionality is questionable, they should not pass it.

Here, there are Constitutional questions, and they passed it saying that the Courts will vet it. They even put in provisions to get it to the Supreme Court as fast as possible.

I think that the President should not sign bills if there are questions as to the Constitutionality. If the Constitutionality is questionable, he should veto it and tell Congress to fix the bill.

Here, he is signing it while openly admitting that there are Constitutional questions with the bill.

Then the Supreme Court should strike down any unconstitutional bills enacted. We will see what they will do.

With both the Congress and with the President, the people have a responsibility of holding them accountable when they are not upholding the Constitution. If I am unwilling to hold the President accountable when he does not uphold the Constitution as he was sworn to do, then I am doing the very thing that I am upset with him for doing- namely not doing my part and hoping that the Supreme Court does the right thing.

The Constitution and its principles should be defended in depth, by the Legislature, the Executive, the Judiciary, and the people.

I feel I have a duty to let Bush know, just as I am letting Specter know, and just as I would be letting any Democrat know, that I won't accept them playing politics over things such as the first amendment.

I am hoping and praying for some sort of miracle here.