Harriet Miers and Gay Rights

Much has been made of Miers' answers to a 1989 questionnaire issued by the Lesbian/Gay PAC of Dallas. Many are saying that this document proves Miers' support for gay rights. The first question asks:

1. Do you believe that gay men and lesbians should have the same civil rights as non-gay men and women?

Miers answers yes.

The questionnaire then asks:

2. a. Do you, as an individual citizen, support repeal of Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code which criminalizes the private sexual behavior of consenting adult lesbians and gay men?

Miers answers no.

So she believes in equal rights for homosexuals, but doesn't think that adult gay men and lesbians should be allowed to have consentual sex?

I know that, considering some of the people Bush could have nominated, I should be relieved and gleeful that he nominated Miers. Honestly, I think I would be comfortable with Harriet Miers on the Supreme Court. Still, I don't want to give her a free pass.