An Open Letter to Senator Schumer
Dear Senator :
You have been quoted in the press as being opposed to the nomination of Judge Alito to the Supreme Court because it would “divide – not unite Americansâ€ÂÂ.
I don’t mean to sound sarcastic, but I should have thought you’d be aware America is ALREADY a “divided†nation – and, if you are the Liberal you claim to be, one would think you would want it to STAY that way !
We Americans differ on a LOT of issues.
For example , you have long been famous ( or infamous ) for your efforts to disarm the American public. I’m sure you’d like everyone to agree with you, but a lot of us don’t. Should we be silenced ? Disregarded ? Treated with hostility by the Court ?
You favor abortion – as do a lot of other people; however, a large number of people are opposed to it outright ; and , I suspect,an even larger number are uneasy with the concept of abortion for the sake of personal convenience. Should the Judiciary be compelled to march in lockstep with the Pro-Abortion groups – or should it remain independent ?
I think , if you were to ask the American people , they would tell you they FAVOR a “divided†Supreme Court ; that they LIKE the idea of Judges with differing points of view getting together , arguing the strengths and weaknesses of the cases before them , and arriving at carefully reasoned decisions .
What they hate – and what they have resisted vigorously in the past – is a Supreme Court so united in outlook , its only function is to rubber stamp the prevailing philosophy of elected officials.
I don’t know how qualified Judge Alito is for the Supreme Court , and I hope you will study his background carefully . If you find him ignorant, cruel and malicious , mentally unstable , mired in scandal , or otherwise unfit for office , I hope you will move to disqualify him.
By the same token, should you find him well suited for the High Court,I hope you will move to confirm him – even if you disagree with him on certain issues.
We are selecting a Justice of the Supreme Court – not a Schumer running mate.
