Help Stop Bush's Anti-Choice Nominee - Roberts (Hee-Hee-Hee: Let's Have Some Fun)

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[Gumlegs]

Help Stop Bush's Anti-Choice Nominee - Roberts

Just as we feared, President Bush nominated a right-wing judicial activist with an anti-choice track record to the Supreme Court: John Roberts.

Send an email to your U.S. senators right now to oppose Roberts.

If Roberts is confirmed to a lifetime appointment, there is little doubt that he will work to overturn Roe v. Wade. As Deputy Solicitor General under the first President Bush, he argued to the Supreme Court that “Roe was wrongly decided and should be overruled....” We must not allow someone who’s spent his career advocating ending the right to choose to be appointed to the most important court in our country.

[Gumlegs]

NARAL has given us a handy email form. The first sentence in the email opposing Roberts can't be changed. Everything else can. Let's have some fun.

[Perdogg]

Has Roberts explained his views on Nix v Hedden?

[mbraynard]

I wonder how NARAL will react to Hillary abandoning them? Is she creating an opening on the far left that that she needs to own to survive threatens from the center in her primary?

[Cicero]

Are you suggesting that a tomato is a fruit?

[Cicero]

I think hillary is counting on the left to understand that she doesn't really mean it. If hillary managed to get elected, the chances that she would be a pro-life president are zero. Sure, it will annoy them, but if that's what it takes to get elected, they'll forgive her.

[Gumlegs]

Ping

Let's get the ol' creative juices flowing and use NARAL's handy form to sound off on the Roberts nomination.

[Gumlegs]

I hope they all get a rash where it's impolite to scratch.

[CWOJackson]

Apparently they didn't get the Feinstein memo...a lot of people here believe it.

[Past Your Eyes]

"Are you suggesting that a tomato is a fruit?"---Since ketchup is a fruit, tomatoes must be, too.

[kcvl]

I think NARAL is in a panic!


I received this email from NARAL today...



This Thursday, be a part of National Call-In Day!

This is the situation: John Roberts is a Supreme Court nominee who has argued that Roe v. Wade should be overturned. With a woman's right to choose under attack from all sides -- remaining silent is not an option.

That's why, this week, your senators need to hear from YOU. This Thursday, July 28, we're asking you to help us generate as many phone calls as possible to the Senate. Here's what we need you to do:

1. This Thursday, call both of your senators:
Blanche Lincoln: (202) 224-4843

Mark Pryor: (202) 224-2353
2. Tell your senators you oppose the confirmation of anti-choice nominee John Roberts.

A sample script:
"Hi, my name is _________ and I'm one of Senator ___________'s constituents. I'm calling to urge the senator to oppose the confirmation of John Roberts to the Supreme Court. I know Roberts has led a distinguished legal career, but he also has a clear record as a legal activist who has advocated for the overturn of Roe v. Wade and has used public positions to further this goal. This is in direct opposition to the position of the vast majority of Americans and Sandra Day O'Connor's legacy. I ask that the senator oppose any nominee who will not respect my right to personal freedom and personal responsibility.

I'm following this issue closely and will be paying attention to how the senator votes on this issue. Thank you for your time."

3. Let us know you called. Click here.

We'll be in touch next week for more ways you can stay involved in the fight for the Supreme Court.

Thanks again for all you're doing!

Sincerely,



Kristin Koch
Assistant Director Communications - Online Advocacy
NARAL Pro-Choice America

[Firefigher NC]

Not as fun as signing left-wing petitions with stupid names and email addresses.

[satchmodog9]

As a flaming liberal baby killer, I applaud the selection of John Roberts. I want to reform my ways and I want to shed my Maoist viewpoints and turn into a real functioning member of a civil society. I hope President Bush gets the opportunity to appoint two more justices before his glorious term in office is finished.

[Perdogg]

I think it's a little too personal to ask someone his views on Nix V Heddon. Think what would happen if this is overturned. Chaos!! I think The SJC should press him for his views on this.;)

[Gumlegs]

This thread is based on a similar email. I just copied the website's address, so you can click on "NARAL" at the top of the thread and get there directly. You can also supply them with lots of swell email addresses.

[burzum]

Why do we think that Roberts will vote pro-life? He said in 2003 for his appellate confirmation that Roe v Wade was the law of the land and that he would support it.

On a side note, why can't the FDA or whoever certifies medical procedures (btw I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV) declare that abortion is not a valid medical procedure? This was done with lobotomies, right? Why do we need to overturn Roe v Wade when there are alternate methods of achieving the same goal (unless I am mistaken)?

[Gumlegs]

Now that's funny.

I'd suggest when using their new, improved form following their opening sentence with " - NOT!"

[ZOTnot]

(Yeah Kristin,

I called today; 3 days early, with my SUPPORT for Roberts. Thanks for supplying the easy phone numbers!

-Pro Lifer)

[PatrickHenry]

It's even rumored that Roberts wants the Dread Scott decision repealed. This man is a loose cannon!

[Gumlegs]

I'm not a doctor either, but it's not any government body that "certifies" medical procedures. Yet. This will change if Hillary ever gets control.