Dear Senator Schumer,

I read on cnn.com that you said this:

“When an administration so political, so out of touch with the realities of governing and so contemptuous of the rule of law is in charge, we are never left with an ideal choice. Judge Mukasey is not my ideal choice. However, Judge Mukasey, whose integrity and independence is respected even by those who oppose him, is far better than anyone could expect from this administration.”

So, knowing that Mukasey will still grant executive powers far beyond the intention of our Constitution, you say “Well, OK, our President is politically extreme, so let’s let him nominate someone who is slightly less extreme because it could be worse.” Huh? You know this man will not respect the Constitution, and yet you are willing to confirm him because the President is making a concession by sending you a slightly less extreme anti-constitution Bush loyalist? Why are you choosing to fail our country, knowing what you are doing? Why? What are you afraid of, retribution by the Bushies?

Please don’t sell America down the river again. Deny Mr. Bush his vision of monarchical presidental powers. Grant us Americans the security of the rule of law. Vote NO.