Disappointed by Bush, Alito

Most Americans would agree that the appointment of a justice to the Supreme Court is a matter that should be given thoughtful reflection and broad consultation in light of the importance of the position and its lifetime tenure.

Obviously, this is not the view of President Bush, who chose to listen to only right-wing pressure groups when deciding to nominate Samuel Alito, a conservative extremist, to the Supreme Court.

As for the vast majority of mainstream America, President Bush's attitude on their opinions on the Alito nomination has been a childish "talk to the hand."

CHARLIE FLORANCE

Sandpoint