President Obama says he seeks “empathy” in a Supreme Court justice.  His first nominee, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, says a “wise Latina woman” would generally make better decisions because of “the richness of her experiences” than a white man.

Those views reveal the extent to which political and personal agendas have supplanted the rule of law in selecting nominees.

If “rule of law” sounds cold and callous, remember that the alternative isn’t “rule of empathy” but “rule of men” — the hierarchy most prevalent throughout human history. (more…)

If Democrats in the 2007 General Assembly were devious for passing Gov. Ritter’s infamous property tax hike without voter approval, the current crop plunges to new depths.

In an act of sheer arrogance, this year’s Democrat majority poked taxpayers in the eye just for spite. (more…)