John Roberts: Unworthy of Trust

By: Josh
Published On: 9/23/2005 1:00:00 AM

  There is no one in this nation who will argue against Judge Jonn Roberts scholastic and judicial achievements.

Neither, will you find many who will challenge Judge John Roberts in terms of his lifestyle or overall character.

There are very few, however, who will argue that Judge Roberts has been forthcoming in his Senate confirmation testimony.

The White House has refused to release thousands of key documents. What are they trying to hide?

The thousands of documents that were released paint a picture of a man with a keen judicial mind, but a man without consideration of the interests of civil rights, equal protection under the law, privacy, or the common good.

Those of us who believe in such "quaint" ideas as fairness, privacy, and the common good, believe that John Roberts' consistent lack of concern for the broader American interest disqualifies him for the position of Chief Justice.

If he had answered more questions directly, if his papers hadn't been kept hidden, there might be an argument otherwise. As it is, John Roberts is unworthy of the supreme trust we have been asked to place in him.  For the lifelong post for which he has been nominated, John Roberts is unworthy.


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