Doug...well researched and explained response. Thanks. Although Kendall did make a good point, you only used past events and happenings in your argument, couldn't you add some information and examples from the future as well ;)

Sean M, I applaud you. You explain yourself well and made the very important distinction between your objective (Thomas is qualified) and your subjective (you don't like him) views. I think most people would agree with you on both counts. What bothers me is when people confuse these two views (I don't like Thomas so he is unqualified).

In regards to "the admitted liar, David Brock". I am not sure why people would accept everything that he says at face value now. NPR's report stated that no corrobortating evidence can be found. Basically, it is one man saying I was a liar...but believe me now when I say....

The question as to Thomas' previous conversations about Roe vs. Wade is like asking "Do you still beat your wife". It is a set up question ment to greatly impact the Congress' approval process. I think he avoided it well and unless someone here had actually discussed this subject with him, I think it is silly to say he must have. It doesn't mean he was unaware of it or had not thought about it...he might just not have discussed it. (I can hear the response already "awwww c'mon, he must have. I know he did cause thats what the pictures in my head tell me when I close my eyes")