Submitted by Claude Bogardus, May 14, 2007 18:13

There is an ancient adage that justice delayed is justice denied. Who would contend otherwise? The several legislatures, including the Congress, have provided the several judiciaries of these United States with a complement of Judges and Justices to preside over the adjudication of legal controversies and criminal guilt. A defined legal process exists to hire the judges and justices who will preside and rule during trials and appeals as they insure that laws and proper procedures are followed in the pursuit of justice. A custom exists in the United States Senate allowing one or several Senators to delay a vote to confirm or reject a judicial nominee to Federal Office. This custom has lately been abused. Senator Feingold is objecting to a Nominee solely because of his sentimental rejection of the death penalty, a punishment ratified by the laws and customs of every civilization known to man. This obstruction leaves Senator Feingold in violation of his oath of offices, with the remaining 99 Senators stigmatized as co-conspirators. The citizens of these United States are deprived of the services of a respected judge in order that Senator Feingold might be indulged his sentiment. Such arbitrary obstructions of justice should stop. I suggest a Constitutional Amendment requiring a Senate vote within 90 days to confirm or reject a Nominee or the Nominee is considered confirmed. The Constitution presently expects no less. Litigants and persons awaiting criminal trials will receive justice the sooner, and the Senate may attain a marginal increase in the respect accorded that body.

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