A Michigan judge whose nomination to the federal bench is stalled over her appearance at a lesbian commitment ceremony says she attended as a friend, not to give legal sanction.
The nomination of Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Janet T. Neff to be a U.S. District Court judge is on hold because Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan. [link], is not satisfied with her response to questions about her views on same-sex marriage, a spokesman for the senator said Thursday.
Neff's status has been in limbo since last month, when Brownback placed his procedural hold -- using a technique that allows a lone senator to stall a nomination. Brownback wanted to know whether there was anything illegal or improper about the 2002 ceremony in Massachusetts and how Neff's actions might shape her judicial philosophy.
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First, I know this was over a week ago, but I've been busy. Second, I'm not very political, but I hate this. This is witch-hunting, making it dangerous not only to be gay but to know gay people. That's my political analysis. You can end people's careers for knowing gay people or being friends with them if you want to. But you're a crazy, jerkface goon if you do. There is no "culture war." That's in your head. There is no "battle to save marriage." That's in your head. There is no treason, no giving solace to the enemy in this debate. Because it's a debate. And, whether he likes it or not, we all know gay people.
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