Harriet Miers apparently submitted a report to the house delegates for the ABA that said:

"Supports the enactment of laws and public policy which provide that sexual orientation shall not be a bar to adoption when the adoption is determined to be in the best interest of the child. Sections of Family Law and Individual Rights and Responsibilities." [hat tip David Drum]

Just because a lawyer argues on behalf of a client on any issue, does not mean a lawyer personally believes that point of view. John Roberts had in his background as a lawyer work which also was gay supportive. Conservatives used the "not necessarily his opinion" defense to deflect criticism within their ranks. Is it simply coincidence that both of Bush's nominees have seemingly worked in support of gay rights in the past or is it evidence that Bush truly isn't as socially narrow minded as he is often portrayed? Obviously President Bush realizes the impact on the future of this country both of these choices will have for many years to come. He did the FMA "dance" to get elected knowing full well that its chances for going any further than rhetoric were slim. Gay marriage has rarely left his lips since the election except when really pressed on the issue from the far right. I have always thought he was much more a centrist and political opportunist than people gave him credit for. Now that he doesn't have to worry about re-election, maybe he has nominated people that really are what they seem without either side's spin... an intelligent man who believes in equality and a good friend who is from all accounts very bright and at first blush, also seems to favor equal rights for all americans.

¶ 10/03/2005 01:54:00 PM

 Anonymous said...
Excellent, love it!
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