Here's a look at some important appointments along with Tom Minnerley's observations. I've called our Senators' offices to express my opinion that these appointees do not reflect the values of most Americans and are in fact a threat to the protection of our children and our way of life.
David Ogden for Deputy Attorney General
Hearing Date: Yesterday
Pornography and Obscenity: Ogden has extensively represented Playboy, Penthouse and other pornography businesses on numerous occasions and even argued to force the government to use tax dollars to publish portions of Playboy in Braille at the Library of Congress. He also served as legal counsel opposing the Children’s Internet Protection Act and the Child Protection Obscenity and Enforcement Act, which requires pornographers to verify "performers" are not children.
Anti-Life Record: Ogden has a record of supporting an almost unlimited right to abortion, providing legal counsel for groups like Planned Parenthood, National Organization for Women and People for the American Way. He argued that “abortion rarely causes or exacerbates psychological or emotional problems,” opposed parental notification for 14-year-olds, and called spousal notification a “burden” that “cannot be justified.”
Pro-homosexuality activism: Ogden served as counsel of record for a legal brief that said homosexuality “is a normal form of human sexuality” and has called traditional marriage a “social prejudice.”
Thomas Perrelli for Associate Attorney General
Hearing Date: Feb. 10
Thomas Perrelli’s nomination for the number-three post at the Department of Justice is raising concerns because he argued on behalf of Michael Schiavo’ s right to withhold food and water from his disabled wife Terri Schiavo, which resulted in her death. Perrelli was lauded by pro-euthanasia activists for his efforts.
Dawn Johnsen for Office of Legal Counsel
Hearing Date: Pending
Dawn Johnsen is former legal director for the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) and an ACLU fellow. NARAL is one of the most left-wing, pro-abortion, polarizing groups in the nation. Throughout her career, Johnsen has been an open advocate of the abortion-rights lobby and is further evidence that Obama is politicizing the Justice Department.
The Threat of Imposition of International Law
Lynn at SWAC Girl Points Out an Even Graver Threat that I was not aware of. David Ogden has already invoked international law in a number of troubling instances. Ogden believes that the legal rules contained in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child are already binding on the United States, even though this treaty has never been sent to the U.S. Senate for ratification. This is dangerous stuff.
Tree at Twenty Minute Cliff on the Parkway
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