I'm soooo happy he's 87. I wish he'd hurry up and retire/die before Bush leaves office. I'm sure Roberts was much kinder to Stevens than I would have been. I'm so glad Bush put Roberts in instead of Harriet Myers. I think she would easily been influenced by the others.
He has to be if he wants to do any good. Historically, it's been up to the Chief to convince decrepit old farts to retire.
We have only 1 more chance to get rid of Stevens, and that's this June, at the end of the Court's term.