I have to admit that despite all I’ve read in the newspapers and online, I don’t know anything about this guy John Roberts. So, I’m not going to give an opinion on him.

I am, however, still going to say a few things. First off, I’ve read a lot, and I think it’s ridiculous that I don’t know anything about him. I mean, he’s supposed to be a reliable conservative, but I don’t know where he stands on anything. All I know is that he was a lawyer just representing the views of his clients… interpret what has happened in the way that puts this nominee in the best light.

I want someone on the court who will limit the government’s powers. I want someone who doesn’t think the 10th amendment is worth diddlysquat. Before, I wanted Kerry to win because I was afraid who Bush’s nominees would be. I listen to Scalia and hear the wall between church and state being torn down. Our laws should be based on the Constitution, not one judge’s narrow views of Christianity. However, I’m willing to let the Ten Commandments stand in courtrooms if it means pushing back the trend of giving the federal government way too much power.

I want a judge who’s not a strict constructionist, but someone who will respect the governmental principles upon which this country was founded. Like federalism.

Principles that deal with government, I must emphasize. It’s not up to the court to impose morals or religion upon this country. The court’s only moral duty is to protect the rights of the every citizen, whether they are of the minority or majority.

Will John Roberts do any of that? I don’t know. I should trust my president and my senate to judge this for me. But I don’t.