aBootes: "Old people need not apply to SCOTUS".
Only younger people "know" about constitutional law?
Did you vote for President BUSH? If so, sticking to the subject of judges, why don't you trust his judgment on this matter? Has he appointed bad judges in the past? Didn't this woman Miers vet out Janice Rogers Brown, John Roberts, et al?
Only younger people "know" about constitutional law?
You have missed the point, which is this: If Ms. Miers were interested, or had some expertise, in these issues, it would likely have been on display at some point over the course of her life time. Since there is no evidence of interest, preparation, or committment there exists a real question about qualification.
Although it was not my point to suggest that she is too old, there is, in fact, a good rationale for nominating highly qualified folks who are in their late 40 or 50s. Simply, it gives them a longer span on the high court before they retire, thus increasing a president' impact on the American legal climate.
Did you vote for President BUSH? If so, sticking to the subject of judges, why don't you trust his judgment on this matter?
The question of whether or not I voted for Mr. Bush has no bearing on the situation. It is quite possible to vote for a leader and then conclude that one or more of his or her policies is undesireable or inadequate. I am free to critic his judgment, and to do so publically if I wish.
Has he appointed bad judges in the past?
His past appointees have all been fine. I would have welcomed the nomination of most of them to this position. Compared to most of them, however, Ms. Miers' qualifications are rather underwhelming.
Didn't this woman Miers vet out Janice Rogers Brown, John Roberts, et al?
Possibly. At least she is said to have had some role in it. Perhaps you are suggesting that since she can recognize good judicial choices, she herself is such? That does not, I think, necessarily follow. I can recognize a well-written opinion, but I am in nowise qualified for the Supreme Court.