It might have a bearing on the a disagreement or animosity that might have existed between the two justices.
That disagreement might explain the reason the Souter had nothing good to say about Rehnquist, as he may have felt rejected by Rehnquist. That estrangement might also partially explain why Souter moved to the liberal block of the Court.
It wasn't an attack. It was a request for information that might have a bearing on the news in this thread and also on the liberal alignment of Souter after his appointment to the Court.
we may never understand why liberals think the way they do, but to simply account it to there possible sexuality is low...
What? Upon the death of a fellow collegue? If that is what it is, it's classless.
Souter's strangeness and possible tendencies toward sodomy are definitely relevant, especially if somebody has some dirt on him that would explain his complete betrayal (read: slap in the face) of the President who appointed him and many of the Senators who voted to confirm him.