John Edwards for President-A Note of Appreciation

A Note of Appreciation

Jan 20, 2006

Dear Friend,

Last week I asked you to sign a petition calling on Senate Democrats to stand together and block Samuel Alito's confirmation to the Supreme Court.

Your response was overwhelming. Twenty-five thousand people across the country signed the petition to make their voices heard — an incredible accomplishment. And, I thank you.

Today, we are delivering the petition to Democratic Leaders in the Senate to let them know how concerned we are about Samuel Alito and the threat he poses to our fundamental rights and freedoms. While the debate rages on in Washington about the politics of opposing Alito, this petition will remind them that some things, such as the sanctity of our constitutional protections, are more important than the political winds of the moment.

This week's news out of Washington, D.C. is heartening. We applaud a growing group of Democratic Senators, who are taking a stand and opposing the Alito nomination. Samuel Alito is an extreme conservative who showed his true colors in the hearing room. For all the reasons in our petition, this is not a man who belongs on our nation's highest court. He cannot be trusted to safeguard our Constitution.

Most of all, I extend my appreciation to you. Thank you once again for taking the time to sign our Oppose Alito petition. In doing so, you reaffirmed our uniquely American tradition of speaking out and holding our government's feet to the fire. You make me proud — very proud — to be a part of this vital and effective online community. We have never backed down from a fight — and we won't this time. Thank you for caring so deeply about our American traditions and values.

Your friend,

John