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Up Next? Ms. Miers..
The President has just announced his pick to fill the seat of Sandra Day O'Connor, Harriet Miers. Other than the biographical information readily available on the web, we know very little about Ms. Miers at this point. And we know next to nothing about her views on important legal issues that impact the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
She has no judicial experience, although many justices -- including Chief Justice Earl Warren -- had no judicial experince. She is a Bush loyalist. She is from Texas. Some have expressed surprise that in the press conference announcing her nomination, the president stated that Miers was on the board of an organization called Exodus Ministries. This is not the infamous ex-gay group, but is a Texas-based organization that describes itself as "a non-denominational Christian organization established to assist ex-offenders and their families become productive members of society by meeting both their spiritual and physical needs." http://www.exodusministriesinc.com/objective.htm
Since very little is known, it is up to the Senate to carefully examine her record and her views. Given the importance of the seat she has been nominated to fill, they owe it to the nation.
She has no judicial experience, although many justices -- including Chief Justice Earl Warren -- had no judicial experince. She is a Bush loyalist. She is from Texas. Some have expressed surprise that in the press conference announcing her nomination, the president stated that Miers was on the board of an organization called Exodus Ministries. This is not the infamous ex-gay group, but is a Texas-based organization that describes itself as "a non-denominational Christian organization established to assist ex-offenders and their families become productive members of society by meeting both their spiritual and physical needs." http://www.exodusministriesinc.com/objective.htm
Since very little is known, it is up to the Senate to carefully examine her record and her views. Given the importance of the seat she has been nominated to fill, they owe it to the nation.
Comments
Thanks for clarifying the Exodus question. I was very concerned when I heard Bush speaking this morning
posted by Mark Kleinschmidt | 10/03/2005 3:50 PM | Permalink
holy...
posted by Anonymous | 10/03/2005 4:37 PM | Permalink
Sometimes I jot down my subjective feelings of events large and small. I don't usually share, but in this case, why not? Here's what I wrote this morning:
Dear Diary, Bush is announcing Harriet Miers to replace Sandra Day O’Connor, some form of White House Council, no judicial experience. Fleeting commentary includes: not at the top of Conservative lists; Democrats may have suggested her (wonder who?); math major; law degree from Southern Methodist; no paper trail; elected to a Texas town council; headed Texas Lottery; 60, single; lots of Christian associations. During Bush’s announcement, he stressed strict interpretation of the constitution, no legislating from the bench -- and she watched him adoringly. During her acceptance, she spoke of maintaining of the founders ideals, the original texts -- also seemingly with adoring reverence. Media is pussy footing around her qualifications; but one was painfully candid, saying: she’s completely unqualified for such a high position and it’s the worst possible selection Bush could have made.
My impression: she’s an originalist and a fundamentalist. The worst of the worst. Where she sees founding gods to adore, I see fallible men, who knew it and even so set us on their best course to find our destiny. And she’s blinded by the power around her, weak herself but committed to the vision of those who elevate her, however base. She’s unworthy of the honor. It shall be a test of the people, of the legislature, to vet this nominee, and withhold consent. After the Roberts inevatibility, a fine battle is brewing, in the legislature. Where it should be, for that’s where the problem is. Dogmatic on the one side, weak and uninspired on the other. A great moment, and opportunity, perhaps one shall rise out of it. If not, they shall be stronger for the fight. They’ll need it, for balance.
Dear Diary, Bush is announcing Harriet Miers to replace Sandra Day O’Connor, some form of White House Council, no judicial experience. Fleeting commentary includes: not at the top of Conservative lists; Democrats may have suggested her (wonder who?); math major; law degree from Southern Methodist; no paper trail; elected to a Texas town council; headed Texas Lottery; 60, single; lots of Christian associations. During Bush’s announcement, he stressed strict interpretation of the constitution, no legislating from the bench -- and she watched him adoringly. During her acceptance, she spoke of maintaining of the founders ideals, the original texts -- also seemingly with adoring reverence. Media is pussy footing around her qualifications; but one was painfully candid, saying: she’s completely unqualified for such a high position and it’s the worst possible selection Bush could have made.
My impression: she’s an originalist and a fundamentalist. The worst of the worst. Where she sees founding gods to adore, I see fallible men, who knew it and even so set us on their best course to find our destiny. And she’s blinded by the power around her, weak herself but committed to the vision of those who elevate her, however base. She’s unworthy of the honor. It shall be a test of the people, of the legislature, to vet this nominee, and withhold consent. After the Roberts inevatibility, a fine battle is brewing, in the legislature. Where it should be, for that’s where the problem is. Dogmatic on the one side, weak and uninspired on the other. A great moment, and opportunity, perhaps one shall rise out of it. If not, they shall be stronger for the fight. They’ll need it, for balance.
posted by | 10/03/2005 6:20 PM | Permalink
Just checked out their website: Harriet Miers is not listed on the Exodus Ministries website as being on the board of directors.
posted by Kim Burnham | 10/03/2005 6:45 PM | Permalink
"She has no judicial experience, although many justices -- including Chief Justice Earl Warren -- had no judicial experince."
So. . . non judicial experience Earl Warren equals non jud exper Miers? Miers' pre-nomination experience is the same as Warren's?
So. . . non judicial experience Earl Warren equals non jud exper Miers? Miers' pre-nomination experience is the same as Warren's?
posted by Anonymous | 10/03/2005 7:01 PM | Permalink
I seem to recall a certain person that was put in charge of FEMA that had no job experience either. I wonder if this will be a repeat disaster.
hmmm, sometimes i'm even get it right ;)... http://www.commondreams.org/views05/1003-31.htm
posted by | 10/03/2005 8:22 PM | Permalink
You might want to check out this link.
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/10/03/national/a172304D12.DTL
This, in particular, caught my attention:
"She answered "No" without elaboration when asked whether she believed, both as a citizen and a legislator, that criminalization of the private sexual behavior of consenting adult lesbians and gays should be taken out of the Texas criminal code."
Why am I not surprised?
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/10/03/national/a172304D12.DTL
This, in particular, caught my attention:
"She answered "No" without elaboration when asked whether she believed, both as a citizen and a legislator, that criminalization of the private sexual behavior of consenting adult lesbians and gays should be taken out of the Texas criminal code."
Why am I not surprised?
posted by Anonymous | 10/04/2005 1:04 AM | Permalink
Yeah, Virginia’s like that too, and continues to arrest and prosecute under Statute: 18.2-361, Crimes Against Nature, in spite of it having been found unconstitutional (illegal) under Lawrence v. Texas.
--http://www.sodomylaws.org/usa/virginia/virginia.htm
And an adamant few legislators still stymie all efforts to remove the illegal discriminatory code from the books. Patricia S. Ticer, State Senator (VA-D-30) reports to her constituency:
“…I tried to have an illegal law taken out of state code…. A violation of Virginia's Sodomy Law is a Class 6 felony, punishable by up to five years. While it is seldom enforced, it is used to justify discrimination against gay and lesbian Virginians—i.e. if you are gay or lesbian you engage in sodomy, therefore you are a felon. Because it is a subject that makes legislators uncomfortable, they handle it by killing attempts to handle it in committee.
“Not everyone agrees that the state's laws are antiquated. Victoria Cobb, executive director of the Family Foundation, a conservative advocacy group based in Richmond, said the laws help reaffirm the values of marriage. My bill died in committee and never made it to the floor of the Senate.“
--http://www.sodomylaws.org/usa/virginia/vaeditorial024.htm
Sooo, what are these adamant few waiting for? Someone like Miers to tip the scales of justice and re-reverse Lawrence v. Texas?
And just how would a smart lawyer (future jurist?) like Miers reconcile her apparently contrictory positions?:
a. Miers answered "Yes" to the survey question, "Do you believe that gay men and lesbians should have the same civil rights as non-gay men and women?"
b. She answered "No" without elaboration when asked whether she believed, both as a citizen and a legislator, that criminalization of the private sexual behavior of consenting adult lesbians and gays should be taken out of the Texas criminal code.
--http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/10/03/national/a172304D12.DTL
(thanks, Anonymous)
I’ll tell you how! Elaborating for her: criminals forfeit their civil rights.
I encourage HRC to examine these things carefully, to come the the realization Miers is an ideologue with a clear anti-GLBT agenda, and to lead the battle against her comfirmation.
--http://www.sodomylaws.org/usa/virginia/virginia.htm
And an adamant few legislators still stymie all efforts to remove the illegal discriminatory code from the books. Patricia S. Ticer, State Senator (VA-D-30) reports to her constituency:
“…I tried to have an illegal law taken out of state code…. A violation of Virginia's Sodomy Law is a Class 6 felony, punishable by up to five years. While it is seldom enforced, it is used to justify discrimination against gay and lesbian Virginians—i.e. if you are gay or lesbian you engage in sodomy, therefore you are a felon. Because it is a subject that makes legislators uncomfortable, they handle it by killing attempts to handle it in committee.
“Not everyone agrees that the state's laws are antiquated. Victoria Cobb, executive director of the Family Foundation, a conservative advocacy group based in Richmond, said the laws help reaffirm the values of marriage. My bill died in committee and never made it to the floor of the Senate.“
--http://www.sodomylaws.org/usa/virginia/vaeditorial024.htm
Sooo, what are these adamant few waiting for? Someone like Miers to tip the scales of justice and re-reverse Lawrence v. Texas?
And just how would a smart lawyer (future jurist?) like Miers reconcile her apparently contrictory positions?:
a. Miers answered "Yes" to the survey question, "Do you believe that gay men and lesbians should have the same civil rights as non-gay men and women?"
b. She answered "No" without elaboration when asked whether she believed, both as a citizen and a legislator, that criminalization of the private sexual behavior of consenting adult lesbians and gays should be taken out of the Texas criminal code.
--http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/10/03/national/a172304D12.DTL
(thanks, Anonymous)
I’ll tell you how! Elaborating for her: criminals forfeit their civil rights.
I encourage HRC to examine these things carefully, to come the the realization Miers is an ideologue with a clear anti-GLBT agenda, and to lead the battle against her comfirmation.
posted by | 10/04/2005 11:38 AM | Permalink
Check out Washingtonpost.com article for 10/5/05 intitled "Strong Grounding in the Church Could Be a Clue to Miers's Priorities". "At Valley View, pastors preach that abortion is murder, that the Bible is the literal word of God and that homosexuality is a sin -- although they also preach that God loves everybody."
She's got to GO!
She's got to GO!
posted by Anonymous | 10/05/2005 1:18 PM | Permalink
Check out Washingtonpost.com article for 10/5/05 intitled "Strong Grounding in the Church Could Be a Clue to Miers's Priorities". "At Valley View, pastors preach that abortion is murder, that the Bible is the literal word of God and that homosexuality is a sin -- although they also preach that God loves everybody."
She's got to GO!
She's got to GO!
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