My dear friend who happens to be a most eloquent writer sent me this message and a letter template that makes the most thoughtful and intelligent argument against Sonia Sotomayor be confirmed. I have already used the Roll Call on Congress.org to send the email. Tomorrow I plan to use the ”send a letter” section to send the same message. Right now, I have been out of work for 6 months and find this ”free method” to be a valuable tool to keep the message going. Please feel free to use the template below and let’s inundate our so called leaders with the message!
Personally, I do not think we stand much chance in defeating the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor … but I am providing a suggestion/draft of a letter you might send to your Senators. Imagine if you mailed, faxed, or emailed a letter such as this to each of your Senators. Now imagine if everyone in your address book did the same. And now imagine that they each passed it along to their address book. I’m just saying that the only thing good and thoughtful men and women can do to help ruin their country, is to do nothing.
___________Letter opposing Sotomayor’s confirmation to the Supreme Court_________
Dear [Senator]
I am writing to urge you to join with me in rejecting Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the United States Supreme Court. The essential issue with this nominee is whether she will perform her duties to the Constitution of the United States fairly, impartially, and within the context of the supreme law of our land.
[Senator] , there is no doubt that Sonia Sotomayor is a judge, but she is not a fair judge, nor has she demonstrated impartiality on the bench, nor do her previous statements reflect a willingness to fulfill her important task of interpreting the law. I may not be qualified to evaluate her judicial qualities, but I can certainly surmise that when 71.4% of her cases referred to the Supreme Court were overturned, we may justifiably question her judicial competence.
Further, [Senator], the public is already aware of statements she made with respect to making policy at the appellate court level. She may certainly deny this statement now, but there is no question that she said it, and even worse was the facial expression and tone of her voice when she made that statement. She is, in my view, far too arrogant to assume the awesome responsibilities of a Justice on the highest court in our nation.
And now finally, [Senator], let me suggest to you that a decision whether or not to confirm Sonia Sotomayor must be determined based on our country’s best interests. It is my determination as a citizen of these United States that no elected official who cares about his or her country, its people, or its hallowed traditions, can possibly vote to confirm Sonia Sotomayor. I will evaluate your vote in this matter, and your decision will weigh heavily in the next elections.
Sincerely yours,
