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Senator Nelson (D-FL) has finally responded to my e-mail about his vote on the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment.

Since this is an open letter, I’m copying his entire response below (minus the “don’t reply to this e-mail, etc.” message).

From: Bill@billnelson.senate.gov
To: Andrew Ensley
Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Subject: RE: Your response from Senator Bill Nelson

Dear Mr. Ensley:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the health care reform process as it relates to abortion.

On December 8, I voted against Senator Ben Nelson’s amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that would have imposed further restrictions on abortion, making it virtually impossible for a woman to purchase an insurance policy that covers abortion, even if she pays entirely with her own money. The health care bill now under consideration in the Senate follows the precedent set by the Hyde Amendment, that no Federal funds shall be used to provide abortions except in the case of rape, incest, or to protect the life of the mother. This compromise has been the law of the land since 1976, and I see no need to make any changes to this policy as a part of health care reform.

I believe in a woman’s constitutional right to choose and in reducing the number of abortions in America by encouraging adoption. The Senate bill represents a reasonable compromise, crafted in good faith by both sides. As the bill makes its way through the legislative process, I will keep your views in mind.

Sincerely,
Senator Bill Nelson

Today, I sent my reply.

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Some of you may know already that today, the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment (which bans federal funding of abortion in the new health care bill) was tabled and thus defeated by a vote of 54 to 45.

You may also know that our distinguished senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) was one of those 54.

He has not responded to my first e-mail yet, but I sent him another one to let him know what I think of his actions today.

I would encourage you to contact him by e-mail and do the same.

Mr. Nelson,

I am extremely disappointed in your action today as you voted to table the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment. I am dumbfounded by your inability to represent your constituents.

Why did you choose not to stand up for life? Why did you choose to ignore the wishes of the majority? You were not elected to do whatever you want, sir. You were elected to represent the views of the citizens of Florida.

If Sen. Reid’s health care bill passes with the CAPPS language as it is now, I will do everything in my power to show fellow voters in Florida how you were directly responsible.

Please, stop ignoring the citizens. Do not vote for this health care reform bill. Do not vote for the 2000-page bill that will cost our weakened economy over 1 TRILLION dollars and 5.5 MILLION jobs. I’m not stupid. I know that this bill WILL increase taxes and premiums and cut benefits for everyone.

Health care reform is needed. But this bill is wrong in every way.

Thank you for your time,

Andrew Ensley

It was difficult to be this polite.

As you may already know, Judge Sonya Sotomayor is up for a position in the Supreme Court.  The Senate Judiciary Committee gave her a pass this week, and her nomination will be voted on by the full Senate very soon.   This is a very troubling possibility to many who believe that judges are supposed to enforce the law rather than make it.

Sotomayor has time and again, made conflicting rulings with the law.   She stated that “the court of appeals is where policy is made” in 2005.  While on the board of the PRLDEF, the Fund argued that the right to abortion is a fundamental right and the courts should strike down common sense laws like parental notification, “women’s right to know” laws, and bans on taxpayer funding for abortions.

Abortion is not a fundamental right.  LIFE is.

If you believe, as I do, that abortion is the civil rights issue of the 21st century, then please, call or e-mail your senators now and tell them how horrible of a decision it would be to appoint Sonya Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

To find your Senators’ contact information, you can refer to this website:

http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

Calling would be best, but anything will help.

This website makes it very easy to e-mail your senators:

https://secure3.convio.net/aulact/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=334

Millions of defenseless unborn are depending on your action right now.