One more thought on today's Supreme Court ruling regarding Guantanamo detainees-
If Roberts had voted, given his support of the Bush Administration as an appellate judge, the decision would likely have been 5-4.
That puts Justice Kennedy as the swing vote.
Is he taking over the role that Justice Sandra Day O'Connor played for years- preventing the court from swinging too far right or left?
In the politicized court, a moderate may well feel a very heavy responsibility, and face a real challenge. If Kennedy takes that responsibility and challenge, more power to him.
GP
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