You might consider another view: Stop Whining – Right Choices and the Courts >/a>
Further, Miers brings to the Court skills and experience that should not be dismissed so blithely by the intelligentsia. In addition to the flashier constitutional issues, the Supreme Court docket includes more than a few cases affecting the business world. Many past decisions sent the law dramatically off kilter in ways that undermine our economy and sap our national wealth. Antitrust cases on tying and cases at the intersection of intellectual property and competition law, for example, have had enormous impact on American business. Some have created difficulties for business, and indirectly for consumers, because the justices simply didn’t understand the practical implications of their decisions.
Characterization of my disagreement as "whining" invites a characterization of your position as "shilling." Both are better left unstated. Moreover, your suggestion that had I investigated other positions, mine would be otherwise is both baseless and illogical.
Further, Miers brings to the Court skills and experience that should not be dismissed so blithely by the intelligentsia. In addition to the flashier constitutional issues, the Supreme Court docket includes more than a few cases affecting the business world.
Matters of constitutionality in the busines world come before the high court. And over a 30-40 year career, there is no indication that she has had any interest or experience in these matters. There is no argument that she brings a unique perspective. The question is whether or not she shows evidence of having developed the proper perspective on rule of law.
Some have created difficulties for business, and indirectly for consumers, because the justices simply didn’t understand the practical implications of their decisions.
Matters of expertise in how laws affect consumers and businesses are properly left with the elected branches. It's something of an orginalist position. And it is very telling that Ms. Miers' supporter's must invent roles never envisioned by the Constitution in order to justify her ascent to a seat.