Fifteen years ago Sen. Kennedy said Alito had good qualifications
Some Alito background from law.com

Roe v. Wade; Does U.S. Constitution really allow abortion?

I'm sure both sides in the abortion issue are ready for a fight over the appointment of Judge Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court.  Self-righteousness will flow like a raging river from both sides.

But, what's needed, in my view, at least, is a clear understanding of how the U.S. Constitution can either permit or forbid it.  I understand strict constructionism as regards the Constitution and I understand the moral arguments of both sides of the issue.

I hope the debate over the confirmation of Judge Alito  moves past the expected venom and presents the issues clearly on both sides and at all levels, moral and legal.

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