Scalito--The Issues
The Sunday NY Times editorial highlights what's at stake:
- Restraints on presidential power- In my humble opinion, this is the big issue. Alito has championed the concept of the "unitary executive," a doctrine that, barring impeachment, places the presidency beyond the reach of Congress and the courts.
- Abortion rights- Alito has on several occasions expressed his desire to see Roe overturned. The Religious Reich recognize this, which is one of the main reasons they so vociferously support him.
- Civil rights- Sammy boy credits Warren Court decisions with driving him toward a conservative judicial career. These decisions cover bedrock principles of modern American democracy such as "one person-one vote" and "'separate but equal' = inherently unequal".
- Toothless Congress- Alito would tell Congress it has no right to regulate machine guns or used car dealers who roll back odometers.
- Individual vs. Corporate rights- Scalito has consistently sided with business against the little guy.
- Workplace safety- Bye-bye OSHA.
