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To: Batrachian
Even in the Pennsylvania case, he bowed to precedent. He simply held that the spousal notification law did not violate the right of a woman to an abortion.

To my knowledge, Alito is nowhere on record criticizing Roe V. Wade, nor espousing pro-life views. If such proof exist, I would love to see it.

It little matters what his personal viewpoint is on the issue, however, when he believes that following the rule of law means following unconstitutional precedent.

48 posted on 11/03/2005 10:20:33 AM PST by Gelato
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To: Gelato
"It little matters what his personal viewpoint is on the issue, however, when he believes that following the rule of law means following unconstitutional precedent."

That's why I dislike such terms as "originalist" and "minimalist" and "strict constructionist".

The only adjective that I need to describe the ideal candidate is "conservative". A true conservative wouldn't hesitate to overturn bad precedent and would always make the correct rulings instinctively, and would strongly defend his position against the other justices.

A conservative has an agenda: Our agenda.

49 posted on 11/04/2005 8:54:46 PM PST by Batrachian
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