OBJECT TO ANTI-CHOICE JUDGES!
Posted: Jul 3rd 2004, 1:28 pm
I am posting my most recient email from PPLA:
"Please be sure to take action on this important and time-sensitive issue. What better way to celebrate our country’s independence than doing exactly what our forefathers fought for—speaking out and getting heard!
OBJECT TO ANTI-CHOICE JUDGES!
The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of J. Leon Holmes to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas next Tuesday, July 6th. All signs point to a close vote on Holmes. Planned Parenthood Los Angeles strongly opposes his nomination.
Join us in urging your Senators to block his confirmation today.
Holmes has worked throughout his career to eliminate a woman’s right to choose. During his career, he has
·Served as the President of the Arkansas Right to Life and as Secretary of the Unborn Child Amendment Committee in Arkansas;
·Supported a constitutional amendment banning abortion;
·Dismissed concerns that such an amendment would prohibit abortion in cases of rape because, according to Holmes, the “concern for rape victims is a red herring because conceptions from rape occur with approximately the same frequency as snowfall in Miami.”
•Has twice compared abortion to the Holocaust in his writings
Since taking office, President Bush has nominated numerous judges to the federal judiciary who like J. Leon Holmes have demonstrated that they do not support a constitutional right to choose. Because lower federal courts exercise enormous power in deciding cases involving women's rights, the right to privacy, reproductive freedoms, and other basic civil rights, it is essential that judges appointed to these courts demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding these fundamental rights. J. Leon Holmes has not demonstrated this commitment.
Given the importance of the lower federal courts, we must hold our Senators accountable for their “advice and consent” role on judicial nominees. It is vital for the future of reproductive and civil rights that Holmes not be confirmed.
Contact your Senators by clicking https://secure2.convio.net/ppla/site/Ad ... lay&id=148
and urge them to vote “NO” on the nomination of J. Leon Holmes."
"Please be sure to take action on this important and time-sensitive issue. What better way to celebrate our country’s independence than doing exactly what our forefathers fought for—speaking out and getting heard!
OBJECT TO ANTI-CHOICE JUDGES!
The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of J. Leon Holmes to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas next Tuesday, July 6th. All signs point to a close vote on Holmes. Planned Parenthood Los Angeles strongly opposes his nomination.
Join us in urging your Senators to block his confirmation today.
Holmes has worked throughout his career to eliminate a woman’s right to choose. During his career, he has
·Served as the President of the Arkansas Right to Life and as Secretary of the Unborn Child Amendment Committee in Arkansas;
·Supported a constitutional amendment banning abortion;
·Dismissed concerns that such an amendment would prohibit abortion in cases of rape because, according to Holmes, the “concern for rape victims is a red herring because conceptions from rape occur with approximately the same frequency as snowfall in Miami.”
•Has twice compared abortion to the Holocaust in his writings
Since taking office, President Bush has nominated numerous judges to the federal judiciary who like J. Leon Holmes have demonstrated that they do not support a constitutional right to choose. Because lower federal courts exercise enormous power in deciding cases involving women's rights, the right to privacy, reproductive freedoms, and other basic civil rights, it is essential that judges appointed to these courts demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding these fundamental rights. J. Leon Holmes has not demonstrated this commitment.
Given the importance of the lower federal courts, we must hold our Senators accountable for their “advice and consent” role on judicial nominees. It is vital for the future of reproductive and civil rights that Holmes not be confirmed.
Contact your Senators by clicking https://secure2.convio.net/ppla/site/Ad ... lay&id=148
and urge them to vote “NO” on the nomination of J. Leon Holmes."