Split church and state

Re “Miers’ Faith in Spotlight,” Oct. 13

If it is not proper to express concern about the impact of Harriet E. Miers’ fundamentalist views on her ability to function on the Supreme Court, why is it acceptable to cite those same views as an argument in support of her confirmation?

Presidential advisor Karl Rove’s insider assurance to Christian conservative Dr. James C. Dobson of Miers’ fundamentalist credentials (presumably to indicate that her religious convictions would influence her judicial practice) is one more example of the importance of the separation of church and state to the continued health of American democracy.

PHILLIP GOLD

Westlake Village