Wish we'd said it first ...

Bishop Rene Henry Gracida of Corpus Christi, Texas, in an e-mail appeal to conservative Americans, explaining why Senator Arlen Specter should not be the next chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reached back into his old high school typing manual and pulled out this stalwart:

"Now is the time for all good men and all good women to come to the aid of their country."

Okay, it used to just say "good men" but we've got no problem adding good woman to the cause.

Quoted at LifeSite.net, the bishop also said

:"Specter voted against the confirmation of Judge Bork and the impeachment of President Clinton. He is supported by NARAL. He must not become the next Chairman. Before January Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist will pick the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. Specter has the seniority that would normally entitle him to be named the Chairman. But, Senator Bill Frist has the
power the waive the Senate Rules and appoint someone else as Chairman. Arlen Specter MUST NOT become the Chairman and be in a position to negate all that has been accomplished in the election of President Bush. Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of their Country."

Another group, the Conservative Women of America, are also quoted:"

Sen. Specter has dismissed as 'unlikely' the notion that he would allow a nominee who does not support the manifestly unconstitutional Roe v. Wade decision to be confirmed to the Supreme Court. Sen. Specter has signaled in advance that he does not intend to conduct the Judiciary Committee in a fair and impartial manner. Therefore, he has disqualified himself from consideration for that position."

The article also provides this handy reference to calling Senator Frist. They provide a sample letter, but we would strongly advise you to put your opposition to Specter in your own sincere words (otherwise it's just another form of spam), please refrain from profanity (inappropriate and defeats the purpose). Truth and simplicity are powerful tools. Here are the references:

Send a message to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist:
Telephone -- (202-22-3344)
Email -- Bill_Frist@Frist.Senate.gov
FAX --(202-228-1264)