Minnery wrong to attack Judge Christen (Palin Court appointment)

Alaska Dispatch ^ | Mar 5, 2009 | Wev Shea

[SolidWood]

In the past, I have supported the work of Jim Minnery, president of the Alaska Family Council. But Mr. Minnery crossed the line with his recent hit-piece, an email sent to thousands of Alaskans criticizing our new Supreme Court justice -- Superior Court Judge Morgan Christen, one of two finalists whose names had been submitted to Gov. Sarah Palin.

The governor appointed Judge Christen to the Alaska Supreme Court on Wednesday. Judge Christen is the second woman in state history to serve on the high court.

I have known Judge Christen for almost 20 years. As a mother and wife, she is an Alaskan who knows the value of life. But Mr. Minnery obviously does not know Judge Christen personally or professionally. He disgracefully attacked Christen, calling her "another activist on the Court." No Alaskan is more dedicated to family, children and Alaska's most foundational values in the U.S. and Alaskan Constitutions than Judge Christen.

Mr. Minnery's attack on Judge Christen is a disgrace to all Alaskans. I am not a liberal member of the Alaska Bar Association. I am a pro-life Christian conservative who supports Judge Christen. I wrote Mr. Minnery, expressing my disgust for his unconscionable attacks. Here is my letter:

Dear Jim Minnery:

Jim, I am sure I hold some of the same values you do.

I have supported you in the past.

I am a lifelong "pro-life" Christian.

I am "not a liberal lawyer" ... I am more conservative than 99% of Alaska's Justices, judges and attorneys.

And, probably, I am more conservative than you are.

I can assure you I know Judge Morgan Christen and her intelligence, values and integrity; she is truly exceptional.

You have done a grave disservice to the citizens of Alaska in attacking Judge Morgan Christen.

There is "no one" more fit to be on Alaska's Supreme Court than Judge Morgan Christen.

Judge Morgan Christen's personal and professional life experiences make her "uniquely" qualified for our Supreme Court.

Your "press hit piece" attack on Judge Morgan Christen is "childlike."

... and you certainly do not know "lawyers" as you should to be in a position of "family" leadership.

Sir, you do not have a clue on the "integrity, honor, commitment to life and beliefs" of Judge Morgan Christen.

You are in no position to define the fundamental beliefs of this wonderful dedicated mother, wife and exceptional public servant.

If you question my position call me at my office or at home.

You need to understand the gravity of your incompetence as it is directly related to "your purported" Christian family leadership.

I encourage you to "seek the truth" before you ever again attack Judge Morgan Christian.

You are totally unfit to even attempt to define the integrity and values of Judge Morgan Christen.

Again, I am easy to find ... you want to debate me ... name the forum ... let's address your "total lack of understanding"!!

I know Judge Morgan Christen will "forgive you" ... but it will take me a little time since I demand "trust" before forgiveness!!

Your trust must be "earned" to receive "my" forgiveness since you apparently have no concept of Biblical truth!

I suggest to apologize to all Alaskans and particularly Judge Morgan Christen for your demonstrated incompetent leadership.

I look forward to your immediate public apology to Judge Morgan Christen and all Alaskans.

Respectfully,

Wev Shea

[ansel12]

I don’t get it, what did it say?

I saw that earlier on the net and didn’t mention it because it had no information, besides I’m ready to defend Palin but I am not ready to try and sell the person that Palin was forced to appoint.

[jeltz25]

Any decisions this new judge makes, if they’re conservative, will only end up being reversed by the 9th circuit anyway so in the bigger picture it doesn’t really matter what she does.

For example, even if she votes to uphold this new Prental Consent law, the 9th ct will just strike it down on appeal. This issue may be fun to debate but in terms of practical effects and impact, the 9th ct and ulti,ately the SC decides the law in AK on any issue of importance(i.e that freepers would actually care about) and who Gov Palin does or doesn’t pick has nothing to with the result. It’s all the 9th circuit which is stacked with liberals. And the SC above them.

I agree about reforming the process but that seems like a tall order, this system sounds like its been entrencehed for quite a while.

As for those who think this somehow disqualifies her from further office or future endeavors, Barack Obama in the next four years will appoint at least 30 appeals judges and maybe some Supremes, each one of them will do exponentially more damage than any appt by Gov Palin, and every conservative in the country would rather have Gov Palin make those appts than him. There’s a much bigger picture here than some judge in Alaska who really won’t end up affecting anything of real importance.

[Clyde5445]

I doubt they will ever learn. I may be new to FR but I am not new to Gov. Palin. I have done my research on Gov. Palin and I trust her all the way. Gov. Palin is consistent and honest in her views and thats all I need to know.

[SolidWood]

Your only "source" is backtracking... There is no proof that Christen is pro-abortion, and there is no proof that Smith is more conservative. You, Sir, have no standing.

Naybe her position has changed from what it was 15 years ago on this issue... who knows. You are just peddling rumors and insist that the Governor is now sullied. For good measure let's wait til she maybe comes out with a statement, shouldn't we?

[Ol' Sparky]

Naybe her position has changed from what it was 15 years ago on this issue... who knows.

So, you're stating Palin has no clue as to how she'll rule? And, that is suppose to make us feel better about her judgment in the manner?

She is responsible for what this woman does. And, she better push to reform the nomination process in Alaska or she has damaged herself.

[SolidWood]

Keep foaming at your mouth. Again... there is no proof that Christen is pro-abortion. Your only source is backtracking and even defending Palin. You have NO standing. Just admit it already and get over it.

See here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2201005/posts?page=3

[Ol' Sparky]

Just admit it already and get over it.

Admit YOU have no clue as to how Christen will rule and that Palin is responsible for her rulings on the court. And, if Christen turns out to be a leftist, there will be no excusing Palin's decision to appoint her.

[SolidWood]

Do you have a REASON to think that Christen will rule leftist!?

[Ol' Sparky]

Those the follow the courts in Alaska certain believe Christen is a leftist, Dan Fagan of The Alaska Standard:

The Alaska Judicial Council has put forth the names of two south-central judges to fill a state Supreme Court vacancy. Both candidates are left of center. One of the candidates leans far left.

[SolidWood]

LOL!!! Dan Fagan? He is a toad that since the beginning was smearing Palin as “far Left”. Get some serious sources and not political hacks. Fagan is a Murkowski hack, and you know it.

[mick]

Thanks Al.

This article cleared up some of my own misconceptions. Just goes to show, ya can't believe the first media impressions when it comes to SP. They never give her an even break. My first instinct was to give her a pass........how big of me, right??.....now I realize she didn't need one !!

Thanks for staying vigilant.

[Al B.]

FYI mick,

This guy Minnery is now saying that he doesn't blame Palin for this mess and all negative comments about Judge Christen have been removed from the Alaska Family Council website.

UPDATE: Minnery of Alaska Family Council not upset with Palin

[newzjunkey]

Obama's nominated Morgan Christen for the 9th Circus.