Hee hee. I hope the fax goes through.
I put "Confirm Alito" as the subject line, then wrote:
Samuel Alito’s record is clear (he is a competent, thoughtful jurist), and so is the threat posed by his nomination: The Democrats will continue to feel powerless and impotent. But will flexing the filibuster muscle actually show that the Dems have a spine? Or will it confirm for most Americans that the Dems are hopeless obstructionists and can do nothing but oppose Bush at every step? My guess is the latter.
Senate Democrats treated Judge Alito shamefully during his confirmation hearings (ask Sen. Byrd). They should not bring further scorn upon themselves by filibustering a vote on a jurist of Samuel Alito's caliber.
Bingo! Everyone is sending great faxes!