Robert Haslag
Jefferson City
Dear Editor:
I now address further Mr. Ault's Oct. 9 submission, addressing Kavanaugh's nomination. Though you identified both party's failings, that only permits readers to blame the "other party." But the last half clearly criticized Democrats. References to biblical authority also troubled me, inferring they are a "constitutional" document. Our secular identity ensures no religion has any greater right to "rule," validated by the Constitution's clearly proscriptive language, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." For those demanding "clear language" interpretations of the Constitution, nothing is clearer. Also, Christ's only references to Rome were to render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and a clear statement that Rome had no power except what the Father granted, not us, the Father.
You condemn Kavanaugh's "destruction" declaring him, "a pillar of his community, a wonderful father to his children as well as a husband to his wife." You should equally recognize the obvious suffering inflicted upon Dr. Ford, pain you ignore. I further doubt any woman would forget the face of a man who attempted rape 35 years prior.
You address understandably real problems all would experience, should the FBI investigate any of us at 18. But an FBI investigation into any federal nominee to any consequential, federal position always commences at age 18. You will naturally reference the six previous investigations. I posit there is clear evidence in the 100,000 documents Trump denied the Committee indicating Judge Kavanaugh prevaricated in multiple Senate testimonies, a federal crime automatically denying Judge Kavanaugh's "consent." Truth lies in those 100,000 documents.
Also, these investigations are not designed to destroy anyone, nor was the Committee's Democratic members' pointed inquiry. The substance of Judge Kavanaugh's prevarications have been reported publicly and were commonly available to both party's senators. Lastly, the president's and Sen. Grassley's limitations denied minimally 40 individuals an opportunity to provide information including Ford and Kavanaugh. Those numbers grow daily tainting Kavanaugh's entire career.
By comparison, I note the differing responses of the Democratic Caucus concerning Sen. Franken's summary dismissal from the Senate for marginally comparable defamations. On the contrary, the Republican Caucus chose to completely ignore more pernicious allegations against Kavanaugh to secure this seat. Lastly, these committee investigations are not designed to require proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Previous nominations have been denied "consent" based on allegations indicating the nominee's credible problems.