Lynn C. Woolsey: “I am tired of my Republican colleagues using the term ``activist judges'' to scare citizens into believing our Federal…”

“I am tired of my Republican colleagues using the term ``activist judges'' to scare citizens into believing our Federal judiciary has lost all credibility and seeks only to promote an activist liberal agenda, and I am taking this time today to tell you why. This is plainly not the truth. It is wrong, and it is illogical. In fact, was not it activist unelected judges who appointed the current President of the United States of America? The only threat these judges, most of whom were appointed by Republican Presidents, present is shutting down the Republicans ultra-conservative agenda and actually proving that many of the policies Republicans promote are unconstitutional or discriminating. Let us take the controversial Ninth Circuit Court as an example. Twenty-six judges sit on this court. My Republican colleagues talk as if all of these judges are out to destroy the morals of this country, that these judges will destroy the fabric of our families and sensor religious practices perhaps because our colleagues on the other side of the aisle believe that these judges do not believe in fundamental Christian values. But at least half of these judges have conservative leanings. And I ask, is 50 percent not enough?”