Sunday, September 18, 2005
The Mayor Speaks
All of America shook at these words offered by Mayor Mike “thank God the Democratic party in this city can’t find even a remotely decent human being to run against me” Bloomberg regarding John Roberts:
"In July, following the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the Supreme Court, I stated clearly that I wanted to hear a clear indication that Judge Roberts accepts Roe v. Wade as the law of the land. After days of testimony and intense questioning at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, Americans have had a glimpse into the thinking of Judge Roberts. "While I am impressed with the deep intellect and understanding of the law that Judge Roberts has shown and believe him to be a man of integrity, I am unconvinced that Judge Roberts accepts the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling as settled law. What I was waiting for, as were many Americans, was a clear affirmation that the life-altering decision as to whether or not to have a child must be a woman's decision. Unfortunately, Judge Roberts' response did not indicate a commitment to protect a woman's right to choose. "At the hearings, Judge Roberts spoke with clarity and, of course, correctly, that he agreed with the 1954 decision in Brown v. Board of Education. And this most important decision,e evil practice of segregation, is now considered settled law. What I was hoping to hear was the same simple affirmation of Roe v. Wade, a decision which has had a long-lasting, profound impact in improving women's health and lives. There can be no turning back and for that reason I oppose the nomination of Judge Roberts as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court."
Surely Judge Roberts is crestfallen for his failure to garner the endorsement of the mayor of New York City. It is doubtful that Roberts’ candidacy can recover from this devastating blow.
Of course we must respect Nurse Bloomerg’s non endorsement. After all, Nurse Bloomberg has consistently been a champion for individual freedom and personal responsibility. In fact his championing of personal choice has inspired the entire city to stop smoking inside of bars. Truly, he is the pre-eminent spokesman for individual liberty, except of course for the liberty to own property in New York City without fear of a confiscatory property tax.
Soldier on, Mayor Mike. You make me miss my native city more and more each day.
"In July, following the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the Supreme Court, I stated clearly that I wanted to hear a clear indication that Judge Roberts accepts Roe v. Wade as the law of the land. After days of testimony and intense questioning at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, Americans have had a glimpse into the thinking of Judge Roberts. "While I am impressed with the deep intellect and understanding of the law that Judge Roberts has shown and believe him to be a man of integrity, I am unconvinced that Judge Roberts accepts the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling as settled law. What I was waiting for, as were many Americans, was a clear affirmation that the life-altering decision as to whether or not to have a child must be a woman's decision. Unfortunately, Judge Roberts' response did not indicate a commitment to protect a woman's right to choose. "At the hearings, Judge Roberts spoke with clarity and, of course, correctly, that he agreed with the 1954 decision in Brown v. Board of Education. And this most important decision,e evil practice of segregation, is now considered settled law. What I was hoping to hear was the same simple affirmation of Roe v. Wade, a decision which has had a long-lasting, profound impact in improving women's health and lives. There can be no turning back and for that reason I oppose the nomination of Judge Roberts as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court."
Surely Judge Roberts is crestfallen for his failure to garner the endorsement of the mayor of New York City. It is doubtful that Roberts’ candidacy can recover from this devastating blow.
Of course we must respect Nurse Bloomerg’s non endorsement. After all, Nurse Bloomberg has consistently been a champion for individual freedom and personal responsibility. In fact his championing of personal choice has inspired the entire city to stop smoking inside of bars. Truly, he is the pre-eminent spokesman for individual liberty, except of course for the liberty to own property in New York City without fear of a confiscatory property tax.
Soldier on, Mayor Mike. You make me miss my native city more and more each day.
# posted by Paul Zummo : 1:09 PM
