[Howlin]

And if he did, what then? Back to the Senate for an override? Then what? On to the Supreme Court, right?

Why not just get it over with. Unless you, too, just want the issue and want to hear about CFR for the rest of your natural life.

[NittanyLion]

Under your system, why would the President be required to sign a bill? Congress could just write it up and send it across the street to SCOTUS for review.

The obvious answer is that the Founders intended for a defense of the Constitution by using depth. All three branches have a shot at eliminating unconstitutional legislation, not just the courts.

[Tuxedo]

I agree with you. The blame falls squarely on the House Repubs for allowing this garbage to get to Bush's desk. They knew the Senate would rubber-stamp it, and they knew Bush had to do the politically savvy thing.. sign the bill. Otherwise, McCain and his ilk would stall all future legislation (including more tax cuts) until he got his way. Had the House killed it, it would never have gotten that far. First off, blame the House Repubs for not having the brass ones, and then ultimately, blame Jeffords, who single-handedly is ruining all sound domestic policy.