George F. Will: The Constitution’s balance of powers is at stake in Estrada nomination

People who are Americans because of the United States Constitution understand that there is going to be a battleground where conservatives vs liberals, Republicans vs Democrats or any other similar political dilineation are going to take a stand. We are either going to live under the United States Constitution or there is no reason at all for the United States to exist. I don't care how many Democrats there are or what they think or believe. There thoughts are irrelevant to what I want and what I believe. From what I have seen, Democrats are determined to undermine the US Constitution and have been so successful at doing so for the past 70 years that the Founders would not recognize the country where we are presently living as the United States that they gave birth to.

I believe strongly in self determination. If the Democrats are not willing to live under the US Constitution, then we need to live in separate countries. There is no reason for the United States to continue to exist if the Constitution is not going to form the foundation and frame work for the rule of law. And if the Democrats are determined that the rest of us are going to live under the laws rather than within the framework of the US Constitution, then there may come a time when it will be time to get out the guns to decide where we are each going to live and under what laws.

Estrada's nomination and the principles of why he should be confirmed and why Democrat's are determined to block it is a good time and place to begin the debate. Perhaps a duel between Frist and Daschle would be a good starting point if the debate ends in impasse.

the battle has just begun...

Dear President Bush,
With the Surpeme Court session getting ready to close, it may well be time for perhaps the most important domestic decision of your presidency: the appointment of a Supreme Court Justice(s). The main reason why I supported you in 2000 and why I wanted Daschle out of power in 02 (and 04) has to do with the courts. I want America courts to interpret law, not write law. During your presidential campaign you said Thomas and Scalia were your two model justices. Those are excellent models. The High Court needs more like them. Clarence Thomas recently said to students that the tough cases were when what he wanted to do was different from what the law said. And he goes by the law. This should be a model philosophy for our justices. Your father, President Bush lost his reelection campaign for 3 main reasosn, as far as I can see. 1. he broke the no new taxes pledge 2. David Souter 3. Clinton convinced people we were in a Bush recession (which we had already come out of by the time Clinton was getting sworn in)

I urge you to learn from all three of these: 1. on taxes, you're doing great. Awesome job on the tax cut. 2. good job so far on judicial appointments. I want to see more of a fight for Estrada, Owen, and Pickering, but I commend you on your nominations. 3. by staying engaged in the economic debate you'll serve yourself well

I have been thoroughly impressed with your handling of al Queida, Iraq, and terrorism. You have inspired confidence and have shown great leadership.

But I want to remind you that your Supreme Court pick(s) will be with us LONG after you have departed office. I urge you to avoid the tempation to find a "compromise" pick. Go for a Scalia or Thomas. Don't go for an O'Connor or Kennedy. To be specific, get someone who is pro-life. Roe v Wade is one of the worst court decisions I know of, and it's the perfect example of unrestrained judicial power.

I know the temptation will be tremendous on you to nominate a moderate. But remember who your true supporters are. I am not a important leader or politician. I am "simply" a citizen who has been an enthusiatic supporter of you. I am willing to accept compromise in many areas of government but I will watch your Court nomiantions extremely closely. What the Senate Dems are doing right now is disgusting, but as the President you have the bully pulpit to stop it. Democrats will back down if you turn up serious heat on them.

Moreover, I think public opinion is shifting towards the pro-life position. Dems will want you to nominate a moderate, but almost all will vote against you anyways. Pro-choice Repubs will likely still vote for you if you nominate a Scalia, after all, you campaigned on it. So Mr. President, I urge you to stick with your campaign statements and nominate justices who believe in judicial restraint, like Scalia and Thomas.

Happy Memorial Day and may God bless you and your family.

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