I know I’m late on this, but I can’t not comment. So in case you haven’t heard, Sandra Day O’Connor has announced her resignation.
This is perhaps the most terrifying thing I’ve heard in a long time. The composition of the present Court may not have been perfect, but O’Connor worked to temper both sides, and, for the most part, I’ve been okay with recent rulings. I know it’s a long shot, but I hope W gives some thought to preserving the balance of the Court and waits for Rehnquist to retire before appointing an ultra-conservative.