Trying to Block Scalito's Way
Here we go folks, my latest salvo in the culture wars:
Dear Senator Obama,
I am writing you concerning Judge Alito's nomination. First, a little bit about me. I am not quite thirty. While I was raised in Indiana, I have lived in Chicago all of my adult life and consider Chicago my home. Barring any unseen events, I will continue to live in Chicago for the forseeable future. Since my first voting experience in preschool (yes, you read that right, preschool), I have voted Democrat. This includes all of the elections of national and state importance since 1996. I enthusiastically voted for you in 2004. I did this not only because of my political background and desire to see more diversity in Congress, but because I was aware of your public views on women's rights.
That is what brings me to write this letter. Judge Alito has crowed about his opposition to a woman's right to an abortion and the right of a woman and her physician to make the best decisions they can about her health and welfare with the facts at hand. There are many arguments for a woman's right to choose what to do with her own body, and I am sure your inbox is full of them, written by people with far more grasp of the facts and eloquence than me. My basic argument is that if I would ever find myself in need of an abortion, I should to be able to get a legal one without being hassled or intimidated by anyone, especially the state. In the interest of fairness, I think every woman should have this same right. Judge Alito does not agree with me and only made a secret of his feelings once the Supreme Court nomination process began.
I have a feeling you can see where this is going. I want you to vote against Alito's confirmation and use your famous ability for consensus building and bipartisanship to see that as many senators as needed vote against it as well. I know this letter is a little late in coming, but perhaps you and the Democratic leadership can find some delaying tactics until the needed votes can be procured.
I'm not much for politics, I can't even play office politics with any aplomb. However, I have faith that you can effect change on the floor and the nation and stop what increasingly looks like a runaway train headed for a wreck that this nomination has become. I know you have many issues before you, so thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely, etc.
Dear Senator Obama,
I am writing you concerning Judge Alito's nomination. First, a little bit about me. I am not quite thirty. While I was raised in Indiana, I have lived in Chicago all of my adult life and consider Chicago my home. Barring any unseen events, I will continue to live in Chicago for the forseeable future. Since my first voting experience in preschool (yes, you read that right, preschool), I have voted Democrat. This includes all of the elections of national and state importance since 1996. I enthusiastically voted for you in 2004. I did this not only because of my political background and desire to see more diversity in Congress, but because I was aware of your public views on women's rights.
That is what brings me to write this letter. Judge Alito has crowed about his opposition to a woman's right to an abortion and the right of a woman and her physician to make the best decisions they can about her health and welfare with the facts at hand. There are many arguments for a woman's right to choose what to do with her own body, and I am sure your inbox is full of them, written by people with far more grasp of the facts and eloquence than me. My basic argument is that if I would ever find myself in need of an abortion, I should to be able to get a legal one without being hassled or intimidated by anyone, especially the state. In the interest of fairness, I think every woman should have this same right. Judge Alito does not agree with me and only made a secret of his feelings once the Supreme Court nomination process began.
I have a feeling you can see where this is going. I want you to vote against Alito's confirmation and use your famous ability for consensus building and bipartisanship to see that as many senators as needed vote against it as well. I know this letter is a little late in coming, but perhaps you and the Democratic leadership can find some delaying tactics until the needed votes can be procured.
I'm not much for politics, I can't even play office politics with any aplomb. However, I have faith that you can effect change on the floor and the nation and stop what increasingly looks like a runaway train headed for a wreck that this nomination has become. I know you have many issues before you, so thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely, etc.
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