JUDGING AMI; A court of the friend

I have figured out why George Bush believes Harriet Miers--out of all the people in America--is the best choice to be a member of the Supreme Court. But first, let us reflect upon why mankind has chosen the dog--out of all the creatures on Earth--to be our best friend.

What does one have to do with the other? All in due time, my friends--and I use the term "friends" lightly, seeing as most of you really aren't friends of mine. We could be friends, I suppose, if only we knew one another. But we don't. And knowing one another is prerequisite to any sort of meaningful relationship, agree?

Actually, I'm not sure we could be friends even if we knew one another. I know all sorts …