Conservatives seem up in arms today about President Bush's selection of Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court. And many folks are complaining about a lack of a judicial "paper trail." Well, there may be quite a lot to go on once folks start looking hard enough. Here's what Miers said regarding embryonic stem cell research during an "Ask the White House" web Q&A last year:

Scientists tell us it is too early to tell what can be accomplished through embryonic stem cell research. And, taking one life to save another presents moral and ethical issues, and these important issues must be balanced with the potential scientific benefits that may be derived from stem cell research.

The President's policy allows for significant Federal funding for stem cell research (over $500 million since 2001) where the destruction of life issue had already been made before his decision.

A good bet is that this stealth nominee won't be all that stealthy once folks start looking hard enough.