Straight Talk: SCOTUS Nominee Amy Coney Barrett

 PENSEE #6

STRAIGHT TALK.  It's really happening.  Ms. Coney Barrett has been nominated.  Her nomination will be confirmed.  She will be part of the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) for 3-5 decades.  Democrats need to recognize reality and avoid embarassing themselves.

STRAIGHT TALK.  Ms. Coney Barrett is fully qualified to serve on the Supreme Court.  While President Trump has made numerous dubious nominations to the federal courts, this is not one of those.  I may (will) disagree with many of her decisions, but she's a quality pick who will serve with distinction.

STRAIGHT TALK.  I have a bias when it comes to Catholicism.  I was raised Catholic, but have not practiced religion since approximately 1970.  Any religion that when forced to choose between protecting children or protecting priests consistently makes the wrong choice has no moral authority.  I recognize my bias, and it will not affect my views of Ms. Coney Barrett.

STRAIGHT TALK.  Religion should not be disqualifying when considering a SCOTUS appointment.  FULL STOP.

STRAIGHT TALK.  It would an egregious mistake to oppose Ms. Coney Barrett on the basis of her religion.  Such religious bias should never be a consideration.

STRAIGHT TALK.  Once appointed to the bench, judges tend to assert their independence.  (See Chief Justice John Roberts.) All is not lost.

STRAIGHT TALK:  It's pretty simple.  If you want better choices for the federal courts, first you have to win elections.