A Good Choice

From the Editors of National Review Online:

In one respect, Samuel Alito is a more reassuring nominee even than John Roberts was. Alito has a much longer track record as an appellate judge than Roberts did — and that track record suggests a deep understanding of the "limited role that our courts play in our constitutional system" (as he remarked in accepting the nomination). His opinions marry sound judicial philosophy with careful legal craftsmanship. President Bush deserves credit for having the good judgment to nominate him.