Miers Fails Introduction to English Composition

The United States Senate sends back Miers' questionnaire with a grade of "Incomplete."

The letter also faulted Ms. Miers, who was President Bush's personal lawyer before entering the White House, for answering a question about potential conflicts of interest on the bench by merely citing ethics laws.

"We are aware of statutes and codes that generally govern these matters," the senators wrote, "but recusal decisions of Supreme Court justices are more complicated because they are not subject to further review."

"Please be more specific."

I use that tone all the time. It goes like:

"I understand that you can see this box in perspective. I would prefer you actually draw this box in perspective."