[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?

[Gumlegs]

Ping

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

[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.

[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)?

[j_tull]

I started working on my sarcastic, (though relevant) letter to the two Dim retard Senators in my state on the belief that you had a good idea, then changed my mind. All they're going to do is count the number of replies from the leftie link and proclaim an overwhelming oppposition to Roberts. Sorry, I don't want my IP addy numbered amongst the baby killers.

[opocno]

My letter:

I am a registered voter in Minnesota who supports John Roberts for the U.S. Supreme Court. If Roberts is confirmed to a lifetime appointment, there is little doubt that he will be reasonable and fair. As Deputy Solicitor General under the first President Bush, he argued to the Supreme Court that "Roe was wrongly decided and should be overruled...."

Appointment to the Supreme Court allows unparalleled power and opportunity to shape national law and policy for generations. A reasonable judge, if elevated to the Supreme Court, could tip the balance in many cases. Roberts, who has demonstrated reasonableness about many choices we make, will very likely be such a judge. The American public deserves a nominee that can be counted on to uphold constitutional rights. John Roberts is the one who will support legitimate rights, not made up ones by jurists mascarading as legislators.

[nhoward14]

But... but... but... I've been assured that Roberts is Souter in disguise! Why is NARAL upset? :)

[Theresawithanh]

Giggle, that was fun!

[longtermmemmory]

You have to be careful because those form systems actually censor out coments which can be used to create volume.

IOW you may THINK you are being "cute" when in fact you are lending your name to the oposition.

[doug from upland]

Done ----

We wouldn't want innocent babies in mommy's womb to be saved now, would we? All babies should be killed in the womb. Then we would lower our population. That's it. Let's kill 'em all in the womb. Let's not stop there. If the child is inconvenient, a mommy has the right to get rid of it until kindergarten time. That's a 5-year test drive. By then, mom and dad should know whether the kid deserves to live.

[ozzymandus]

It's just a fund-raising stunt. They know Roberts is a shoo-in.

[nonliberal]

I sent mine. Hee..hee..hee.

You can change the subject line as well.

[DBrow]

I suspect that what they do is to call the senators and tell them that nineteen million confirmed email addresses have been collected opposing Roberts, and if the senator would like they can bring them over.

There's no confirmation that what you type is actually sent.

[Old Professer]

I think that deep down, people understand that the killing of another person is wrong only if it means getting their hands dirty; they just pretend otherwise to keep from being killed themselves.

[monkeybrau]

Hmm, looking at the source code of the form, there is an interesting hidden form tag:

<input type="hidden" name="fixed_text" value="As your constituent, I am urging you to oppose John Roberts, President Bush&#39;s nominee to the Supreme Court. ">

Haven't looked at step2 of the form yet, but curious that they don't give you access to this value as a text or textarea field. Wonder what they are doing with it?

[satchmodog9]

Dear Kenneth: Thank you for advising me of your views on the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the Supreme Court. I share your concern about the potential ramifications of Judge O'Connor's retirement from the Supreme Court. As I'm sure you are aware from watching the media, the White House is mounting an all-out campaign to shape the public perception of Judge Roberts before the constitutionally-mandated confirmation process even starts. Nonetheless, I can assure you that I take very seriously the Senate's role in this process. The Constitution gives the U.S. Senate the special responsibility to "advise and consent" on appointments to the federal bench, and the Senate's judgment on Judge Roberts' nomination must be based on a careful examination of his record and upcoming testimony before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Judge Roberts' advocates point to his sterling academic and professional credentials as justification for his confirmation. My standard is to assure that any Supreme Court nominee will respect the constitutionally protected rights of individuals and resist the temptation to substitute personal ideology for legal reasoning in court rulings. The Senate should not, however, allow an impressive resume and admirable personal story to supersede those fundamental considerations. Democratic leaders on the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, who will shepherd the Democrats through the confirmation process, have expressed some concern during their initial reviews of Judge Roberts' record. Senator Patrick Leahy, the ranking member on the Committee, has said that "a preliminary review of Judge Roberts' record suggests areas of significant concern that need exploration." I am hopeful that the Committee, the White House and the full Senate will work together in seeing that all relevant concerns are addressed. Again, Kenneth, thank you for your message. Hearings on Judge Roberts' nomination will begin within the next several weeks. Please keep in touch while this debate unfolds. Sincerely, Barack Obama United States Senator

This is what I got back from the moderate Obama. Apparently he is the hitman for NARAL.

[Mia T]

ROE, MEDICAL SCIENCE, THE CHRISTIAN RIGHT, ROSS PEROT + HILLARY CLINTON