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To: michael97123 who wrote (385630)	5/21/2008 9:33:35 PM
From: i-node	Respond to of 1576160

NO bork deserved it...folks like roberts and alito dont but you think they should be because the great Ted disagrees with some of their decisions. Bork would have been a reactionary activist on the court--these guys just go slower than you would like. Well, I think the term "bork" (as a verb) implies misrepresentation and deceit amongst those who attack the nominee, which is what happened in Bork's case. He was as qualified as any candidate who has ever been nominated. He is perhaps the one candidate in our lifetime who can actually rate with Roberts in terms of his knowledge of the subject matter. Bork was a strict constructionist from the word go, and in fact was the strongest supporter of the concept of original intent I can recall. While you (and I) may not have agreed with some of his positions, he undoubtedly should have been confirmed. This was the first time I can recall a justice being rejected solely for his ideology, which is really not an appropriate use of the power of congressional oversight, IMO. Presidents should be able to appoint persons of whatever ideology they like; and if the individual is absolutely, unquestionably qualified as was Bork, he ought to be confirmed. The borking of Bork poisoned the well, and is an action that all Americans, regardless of political interest, ought to look back on in utter disgust. It should never have happened, and the continuation of this practice, without any doubt, contributes significantly to the horrible political atmosphere in DC today. For contrast, I would point out that Bush's appointment of Miers was a ridiculous choice and had she made it to the confirmation hearings, her rejection would have been absolutely justifiable. I'll always believe that Bush used it to insure that he could get the REAL candidate approved -- Alito. Just my take, but it is a sad state of affairs, if true, but I can't blame him for doing it.