hipster_19
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Deegan said:I think it's great, a very qualified, experienced, responsible judge was confirmed to the SCOTUS, and we will all be better off because of it. I think the hearings were a disgrace, and that the Democrats made fools of themselves, again, but in the end, a good thing was done for the nation.
Gibberish said:He is an intelligent and well qualified person for SCOTUS. I just hope he and John Roberts keep to what they said in the hearings.
A judge's political and/or religious opinions/beliefs should not influence their ability to interpret the constitution.
hipster_19 said:I don't know a whole lot about him. Anyone willing to gimme a history lesson?
hipster_19 said:I'm gonna say that its a pretty good bet you're republican! Any concensus from across the bridge?
imprtnrd said:No, not good but he will be in anyway. At the least for 2 yrs, untill Bush gets out of office. Alito DID NOT answer the questions that were asked of him in a direct way, he liked beat around the bush. LOL:lol:
vandree said:I am not sure what those who say Alito is a good choice base their opinion on. Has anyone read any of his legal opinions? Because some of them are really scary.
As a government lawyer and a federal judge, Judge Alito has consistently failed to protect civil rights. He has even said that he disagrees with theSupreme Court decisions articulating the “one person – one vote” principle.
In civil rights cases where the Third Circuit was divided, Alito
advocated positions detrimental to civil rights 85% of the time. He has rarely sided with individuals seeking relief from discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, or disability, and he has opposed efforts to redress the historic effects of discrimination in the workplace.
He claims that law enforcement should use all the power it wants, including shooting a 15 year old guy who is unarmed and running away with $10, in the back of his head. Or strip search a 10 years old girl who was not named in a warrant.
vandree said:I am not sure what those who say Alito is a good choice base their opinion on. Has anyone read any of his legal opinions? Because some of them are really scary.
As a government lawyer and a federal judge, Judge Alito has consistently failed to protect civil rights. He has even said that he disagrees with theSupreme Court decisions articulating the “one person – one vote” principle.
In civil rights cases where the Third Circuit was divided, Alito
advocated positions detrimental to civil rights 85% of the time. He has rarely sided with individuals seeking relief from discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, or disability, and he has opposed efforts to redress the historic effects of discrimination in the workplace.
He claims that law enforcement should use all the power it wants, including shooting a 15 year old guy who is unarmed and running away with $10, in the back of his head. Or strip search a 10 years old girl who was not named in a warrant.
vandree said:I am not sure what those who say Alito is a good choice base their opinion on. Has anyone read any of his legal opinions? Because some of them are really scary.
As a government lawyer and a federal judge, Judge Alito has consistently failed to protect civil rights. He has even said that he disagrees with theSupreme Court decisions articulating the “one person – one vote” principle.
In civil rights cases where the Third Circuit was divided, Alito
advocated positions detrimental to civil rights 85% of the time. He has rarely sided with individuals seeking relief from discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, or disability, and he has opposed efforts to redress the historic effects of discrimination in the workplace.
He claims that law enforcement should use all the power it wants, including shooting a 15 year old guy who is unarmed and running away with $10, in the back of his head. Or strip search a 10 years old girl who was not named in a warrant.
Crispy said:Personally, I base most of my opinion for him on the hearings and some articles i've read. Most compelling was the testimony of his colleagues and scholars who overwhelmingly supported him (even the left side speakers) pointing to many of the controversial decisions as having been derived from maticulously investigated and thought out legal grounds.
I'm quite convinced from the hearings and what i've read that he's not an Idealogue on the bench and respects the law over all other beliefs.
It was a shame what the democrats did to him in the hearings, having so little respect for his qualifications and integrity.
Yea if it were me, I would've jumped up and knocked some teeth out lol. :smash:Donkey1499 said:T
he Dems also made his wife cry.
Yep I definitely agree.Donkey1499 said:But he won't legislate from the bench, and I'll guarantee that too. He follows the Constitution, the way any Judge should.
Crispy said:Yea if it were me, I would've jumped up and knocked some teeth out lol. :smash:
Yep I definitely agree.
So when Roe v Wade gets overturned its gonna based on law not ideals LOL. :fueltofir
Forgive me, but what are you expecting to happen with Judge Alito after Bush is no longer in office? Sounds like maybe you aren't aware that Supreme Court judges are lifetime appointments.imprtnrd said:No, not good but he will be in anyway. At the least for 2 yrs, untill Bush gets out of office. Alito DID NOT answer the questions that were asked of him in a direct way, he liked beat around the bush. LOL:lol:
Donkey1499 said:Hmm... The BAR Association gave Alito their highest award. He passed with flying colors. In recent speeches, the Dems said that they trust the American BAR; but since Alito is a conservative The BAR must be wrong on this guy. Even though it's never been wrong before. The Dems have had nothing put praise and support for the BAR, until now. It's all partisan politics, really. The Dems could care less about the BAR because they don't like conservatives.
And about those cases listed, have you even bothered to look up ALL the details about the crimes before you just bit into what CNN, NBC, or whatever; told you and just start ranting? You might want to check the facts for yourself first. Then come up with a genuine opinion of your own, not what the media wants you to think.
Actually a judge has something called descretion. They can choose to lower a sentence if they so choose. It is one of the beauties of the constitution, basically a judge cannot be told what to do and that keeps 'em independent.Donkey1499 said:The Dems also made his wife cry.
But he won't legislate from the bench, and I'll guarantee that too. He follows the Constitution, the way any Judge should. Unlike that Vermont judge who only gives child molesters 6 months in jail.
vandree said:I am not sure what those who say Alito is a good choice base their opinion on. Has anyone read any of his legal opinions? Because some of them are really scary.
As a government lawyer and a federal judge, Judge Alito has consistently failed to protect civil rights. He has even said that he disagrees with theSupreme Court decisions articulating the “one person – one vote” principle.
In civil rights cases where the Third Circuit was divided, Alito
advocated positions detrimental to civil rights 85% of the time. He has rarely sided with individuals seeking relief from discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, or disability, and he has opposed efforts to redress the historic effects of discrimination in the workplace.
He claims that law enforcement should use all the power it wants, including shooting a 15 year old guy who is unarmed and running away with $10, in the back of his head. Or strip search a 10 years old girl who was not named in a warrant.
vandree said:
vandree said:Sorry, I misunderstood what you were asking.
Doe v Groody. Here is his dissenting opinion: http://www.law.umich.edu/library/news/topics/alito/dissentingopinions/doe2004.pdf
Mitchell v Forsyth http://www.law.umich.edu/library/news/topics/alito/briefs/mitchell.pdf
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