Judge Roberts - Qualified?

That Judge Roberts is technically qualified for the position of Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court is beyond question. What is not beyond question is whether Judge Roberts has a fundamental understanding that the underlying purpose of the law is to provide justice for the people.

Judge Learned Hand, regarded as one of the finest jurists in United States history, once admonished his colleagues that “If we are to keep democracy, there must be a commandment: Thou shalt not ration justice.” Contrary to Judge Hand’s admonition, Judge Roberts’ record as a member of two administrations, as a private attorney, and as a judge clearly indicates an attempt to restrict citizens’ access to the courts and justice. Denial of access to the courts and the right to be heard is a perverse method to deny justice.

Judge Roberts has said that he “loves the law.” When he is confirmed, I hope that he learns to love the people more whom the law is intended to protect.