Of course, judge selection is politics

In response to Mr. Kulis' letter concerning the nomination of a replacement of Supreme Court Justice Scalia, he implies that this decision should be non political. It's amazing how Democrats have such a short memory.

High-ranking Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer vehemently argued not to hear a nomination and stated, "We should not confirm any Bush nominee to the Supreme Court, except in extraordinary circumstances."

That was in 2007, almost 17 months before the next election. In January 2006, Senator Obama told George Stephanopoulos on "This Week" that he would "be supporting the filibuster because I think Judge Alito, in fact, is somebody who is contrary to core American values, not just liberal values, you know."

The next appointment to the Supreme Court will determine the course of this country for decades to come. It is of utmost importance whether the country goes liberal or conservative on the most important issues of the day including freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, illegal immigration and abortion.

Of course, it's political. Just look at our president refusing to attend the funeral of Judge Scalia - the first president to not attend the funeral of a sitting Supreme Court justice. It was totally disrespectful to Judge Scalia, who served our country for 30 years and to the court itself.

He put politics above respect and common courtesy. It was an embarrassment to this nation. But don't fret, Mr. Kulis. Just 11 months from now, the next president can appoint the judge of his choice. So if Hillary is elected, we might see BHO on the Supreme Court.

Bill Koller

Des Plaines