“I’m tired of hearing it said that democracy doesn’t work. It isn’t supposed to work. We are supposed to work it.” –Alexander Woolcott
I just sent a couple of mail-form emails to my Senators urging them to take a stand on the Supreme Court nomination. Not that I think much will come of it, but better to fight back and let people see what you’re made of than roll over.
I called their offices earlier today as well — just the local ones, as “circuits were busy” when I tried to call DC.
What do they have to lose if they filibuster? The respect of their peers? I think that’s a foregone conclusion.
And what to gain? Their self-respect, the respect of the electorate (remember them?), and possibly the recognition by their peers that there is an opposition party worth of the title.