Jenny Walty

I guess it's nice that a few Dems have announced they will vote no to Judge Roberts nomination as the Chief Justice to the Supreme Court... but I'm afraid nice is not enough. While these few have fulfilled their duty to thouroughly examine candidates, the rest just don't have the stomach or the backbone to do their job.

With only 2 years experience on the bench, Roberts is not qualified to sit on the highest bench in the country, in the highest seat no less. He has also not been forthright in confirmation hearings, evading question after question. He is a crony appointment, like so many others by the Bush administration, to so much detriment. I think Liza says it best on behalf of feminist bloggers:

"The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court must be a seasoned judge with a record that can be openly and completely examined. The White House's refusal to release all documents pertaining to the nominee is further cause for extreme caution in this matter. Those who have nothing to hide, hide nothing. This choice will affect the lives of all Americans for decades to come. We must have transparency in the process, and it must be rigorous and thorough.

We oppose the nomination of John Roberts, and ask that our Congressional representatives stand firm in insisting that the people chosen to fill the two vacancies on the Supreme Court of the United States of America be people on whom we can rely to uphold the ideals that make us uniquely American --equal protection under the law, justice for all citizens in equal measure, equal opportunity, and true Liberty - the right to personal and individual autonomy. "

Why isn't there more furor over this? By all accounts, this guy is slipping into the Supreme Court this Thursday with no significant protest. Please call your representative and tell them what you think about this and then watch their vote and hold them accountable.