According to the notes of the call, Mr. Dobson introduced them by saying, "Karl Rove suggested that we talk with these gentlemen because they can confirm specific reasons why Harriet Miers might be a better candidate than some of us think."
What followed, according to the notes, was a free-wheeling discussion about many topics, including same-sex marriage. Justice Hecht said he had never discussed that issue with Ms. Miers. Then an unidentified voice asked the two men, "Based on your personal knowledge of her, if she had the opportunity, do you believe she would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade?"
"Absolutely," said Judge Kinkeade. "I agree with that," said Justice Hecht. "I concur."
Now how should a Christian react to that? On the one hand, our first inclination might be to rejoice. After all, if Ms. Miers is confirmed and becomes an associate justice, then we are one step closer to overturning an absolutely immoral law. But on the other hand, disappointment should be our main reaction to this story. Whether we like it or not, such revelations go against "the way things work" in Washington. If the story is true, it is a serious blunder--and may even involve Mr. Dobson and others being subpeoned by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Fund goes on:
Shortly thereafter, according to the notes, Mr. Dobson apologized and said he had to leave the discussion: "That's all I need to know and I will get off and make some calls." (When asked about his comments in the notes I have, Mr. Dobson confirmed some of them and said it was "very possible" he made the others. He said he did not specifically recall the comments of the two judges on Roe v. Wade.)Obviously these questions put Mr. Dobson in an exceedingly awkward position--and yet I have to say that it stretches credulity to think that he would not recall whether or not the judges gave assurances regarding Roe.
I predict this is going to be another long week for the White House--and for Focus on the Family.
