Nomination of Clarence Thomas
President Bush stated in the announcement of his nomination of Clarence Thomas that he was the most qualified person to be on the Supreme Court. This is an insult to the intelligence of the American public.
The nomination is clearly a political one. Thomas was chosen because he is both black and conservative.
Regarding Thomas’ qualifications, the American Bar Assn. gave him only a “qualified” rating when he was appointed to the federal appeals court. He has only 1 1/2 years’ experience as a federal judge. He has a sorry record as chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Worst of all, Thomas does not represent the political positions and needs of the majority of blacks in this country.
I hope that the Senate will not confirm this impetuous nomination.
SIDNEY SIEGEL
North Hollywood
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