Controversy Over Thomas
Would Thomas, if confirmed, uphold a woman’s right to abortion? That’s the wrong question.
The proper question is: Will the Congress, which has authority in these matters, pass an act that will define and vindicate this right?
To ask this question is then to answer it. Abortion is controversial and Congress likes to duck controversy. Its members much prefer having an unelected but politically correct Supreme Court take this hot potato off their hands.
Thus, if the Senate votes to reject Judge Thomas, it will merely show, once again, that this branch of Congress is made up of cowards who would rather posture and pose than grapple seriously with their responsibilities.
T.A. HEPPENHEIMER, Fountain Valley
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