This weekend, we have seen the absolute necessity of the American people to have one Senator who will
always stand up in defense of the United States Constitution and American values. The GOP has run roughshod over the Constitutions of Florida and the United States in an attempt to score political points, quell rumblings of discontent from their base voters, and open the door to scores of reactionary judicial nominees.
The Terri Schiavo case has nothing to do with a "culture of life," as the Republican Party has pushed its hypocrisy and arrogance beyond anything previously seen in modern American politics.
Listen to my latest pod/blogcast HERE. More in the extended entry.
A party that promotes a "culture of life" would not allow for a death penalty so seriously flawed.
A party that promotes a "culture of life" would never have led the country to war in Iraq based on shoddy and flawed intelligence reports.
A party that promotes a "culture of life" would allow women an opportunity to make a real "choice," with the advantages of pre-natal and post-natal care for infants, as well as educational and economic opportunities for families.
As the next Senator from Pennsylvania, I pledge to you, here and now, that I will actively oppose the President and his Congressional henchmen whenever they attack or undermine our Constitution for any reason. I will loudly and proudly defend our nation's laws, regardless of potential political fallout.
Earlier today, I took the time to record the latest in a series of podcasts/blogcasts on the real Republican agenda, enacted in the dead of night, politicizing and intruding upon the personal, sacred decision made years ago by Terri Schiavo and her husband, Michael.
This issue has nothing to do with "promoting life." It does, however, have everything to do with rallying the Republican base for the 2006 midterm elections, clearing the way for extremist Supreme Court nominees, creating a smokescreen for the Republican attack on Social Security and the two year anniversary of the Iraqi War and occupation.
I hope you will take the time to listen. You can download the cast by clicking here:
(1.70 MB - 1 min 51 sec.)
Best,
Chuck Pennacchio
Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
http://www.chuck2006.com