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In reply to the discussion: Elena Kagan says: [View all]elleng
(132,039 posts)18. I pay little or no attention to what nominees say
in nomination hearings, so I have no 'problems' with most of what they say.
Unfortunately our system forces them to be prepared to say little of substance. The job they're seeking does NOT allow them to pre-judge ANY issue which may come before them.
I am pleased with President Obama's nominees.
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Your right to privacy cannot be infringed upon. Negative right, not positive.
WingDinger
Jun 2012
#25
That's true, but the elephant in the room here is that reason and logic are not primary
Zorra
Jun 2012
#54
We covered Loving in my Business Law class for my MBA, and that's fairly recent.
Creideiki
Jun 2012
#56
I'm so glad we have you here to remind us that we don't deserve equal rights.
Creideiki
Jun 2012
#44