Some still skeptical as Sotomayor vetted by Judiciary Committee

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Originally posted at: http://theundergroundsite.com/index.php/2009/07/some-still-skeptical-as-sotomayor-vetted-by-judiciary-committee/ Today, Sonia Sotomayor made history as the first Latina to be publicly vetted by the Senate Judiciary Committee for a spot on the bench of America’s highest court. Committee Chairman, Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, praised Sotomayor as a trailblazer, likening her to Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American justice and Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female justice. Some on the committee, however, failed to share Leahy’s enthusiasm. Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona voiced his objections to Sotomayor’s perceived lack of impartiality. “From what she has said, she appears to believe that her role is not constrained to objectively decide who wins based on the weight of the law, but who, in her opinion, should win.” Some Christian groups share Kyl’s reticence concerning Sotomayor. “She has also shown a disturbing propensity for allowing her personal beliefs to impact her legal decisions,” said Troy Newman, a spokesman for Operation Rescue, an anti-abortion organization. “Judge Sotomayor has shown disregard for the lives of [the unborn] with her personal support for abortion.” “For this reason, Operation Rescue opposes the confirmation of Judge Sotomayor, and will encourage the new pro-life majority of the American people to immediately contact their senators to voice their opposition to this nominee as well.” Others Christian groups, though, are hopeful about Sotomayor and what she can bring to the table. The Christian Defense Coalition, which was scheduled to hold a prayer vigil Sunday in front of the steps of the United States Supreme Court, believes that Sotomayor could be an agent for change in the on-going debate on abortion. “Through prayer, Judge Sotomayor could bring the vote that brings down Roe. V. Wade,” said Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, the director of the organization. Though the group does not condone Sotomayor’s past actions as a federal judge, they said they “will be praying that if she is confirmed, God “will direct her heart to embrace justice” and America’s “founding principles.”

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