So Justice O’Connor is retiring, and all the Chicken Liberals are running around screaming about the sky falling. Of course it’s unfortunate that she goes and not Rehnquist, though he may yet. Of course I’m disappointed that many good 5-4 decisions are possibly up for grabs. However, I really think there’s a bit too much lionization of O’Connor from the left. While it’s true that all those decisions hung on her vote, that’s also true about every vote in the majority. If we’re going to be so grateful for O’Connor’s votes, shouldn’t we also give thanks for the Justices who are more reliably liberal? Specfically, can we give it up for Justice Stevens?

The man is 85 and still going strong. He probably would’ve retired under Gore or Kerry, but he’s sticking it out for the cause. Let’s not forget he was also a Republican nominee, just like O’Connor, and he’s been significantly more liberal than her. Let’s also hope that he makes it to 88 with sound mind and sound body.

evan :: Jul.01.2005 :: Notions :: 6 Comments »