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Letter: Sen. Nelson, listen to reason and vote to confirm Gorsuch

Treasure Coast

As expected, the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court has provoked outrage in some quarters.

The forces arrayed against his confirmation allege that he will make life harder for women and minorities. They allege that his presence on the nation’s highest court will reverse “progress.”

I urge Sen. Bill Nelson to listen to reason instead of these emotionally charged false narratives about Gorsuch, who is highly qualified for the Supreme Court and should be confirmed quickly.

Throughout his career, Gorsuch has demonstrated that his commitment is to the Constitution rather than cultural evolution.

While that might make some liberals nervous. However, it should give Americans great comfort that the bedrock of our society is not the fleeting perspective of nine judges but the timeless truths reflected in the government structure the founders laid out.

Gorsuch understands that and will practice judicial restraint rather than the activism of so many judges today.

His presence on the bench will help protect liberty for all, and I urge Sen.Nelson to vote “yes" on his confirmation.

State Rep. MaryLynn Magar represents District 82.

MaryLynn Magar, Tequesta