Many good things come out of Illinois. Illinois produces grain, electronics, earth movers, and cars. We have, to our dishonor and shame, also produced Senator Richard Durbin. Durbin is a great defender of the little guy, unless that little guy is in the womb. This disregard for the sanctity of human life is made even worse by the fact that Senator Durbin purports to be a Catholic.
The support that Durbin offers the abortion "rights" lobby is unwavering, constant, and total. It means that he must stonewall the confirmation of any "extremist" judicial nominees. What makes a judicial nominee an extremist? Ironically, Catholicism seems to rate high on this ranking- - just look at the way he went after Miguel Estrada. Why, he might actually believe the religion he adheres to, unlike Senator Durbin.
Whether the Senate calls cloture or changes rules, or shuts down the government for a few days- - it indicates the importance of a fair judicial nomination process. Unless one of these people does something like advocating the end of search and seizure rules, or the abrogation of free speech, they deserve consideration. And Senator Durbin should be made Citizen Durbin in 2007.
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