John Roberts on Pop Stardom:

[ocvictor]

From the AP Story:

Roberts was dismissive of White House aides who suggested Reagan send a letter congratulating pop star Michael Jackson on giving underprivileged children free tickets to Washington-area concerts.

“I hate sounding like one of Mr. Jackson’s records, constantly repeating the same refrain, but I recommend we not approve this letter,” he wrote. “Frankly I find the obsequious attitude of some members of the White House staff toward Mr. Jackson’s attendants, and the fawning posture they would have the president of the United States adopt, more than a little embarrassing.”

Then, the lawyer’s word of caution.

Roberts noted that another star, “a newcomer who goes by the name of Prince,” was planning a concert in Washington. “Will he receive a presidential letter? How will we decide which performers do and which do not?”

Comments

This is the stuff

[catwmyn1.livejournal.com]

that I really like about Roberts. I say and write things in this same tone and about similar ridiculousness for my executive branch client too. I think Roberts has good common sense. I also think he will follow stare decisis, regardless of his record as an advocate. I'm actually not to worried about him, although that may be exactly why Bush chose him!

Regardless, you have to love that the man brought common sense to a matter that shouldn't have even been a concern of the White House.

Re: This is the stuff

[ocvictor.livejournal.com]

Although, to be fair, a letter form Reagan to Prince would be highly amusing! (:

In all seriousness, Roberts -- while obviously not my ideal choice -- seems to be somewhat less catastrophic then some of the names that had been tossed about. I think Bush just didn't have any real fight in him for this one, so he went with "conservative but not terribly objectionable."