Burnt Orange Report

Cornyn in the Times

By Andrea Meyer

This is a quick entry--I want to add to what Andrew said regarding the Republican "leadership" condoning violence against judges by posting a link to an editorial in today's NY Times.

Here is the editorial.

The words of Tom Delay and John Cornyn are unforgivably reckless, and the worst kind of hate mongering. One has to wonder what is next from them. Are they going to advocate and excuse violence towards everyone who disagrees with them or refuses to tow their extremist party line? Should moderate senators and members of congress hire additional security detail? Their apparent support of violence will undoubtedly put many in danger, from liberal college professors and abortion doctors to conservative judges who break away from their party's ideaology to follow the law. This is not a partisan issue, however. People have a right to dissent and do their jobs without having to worry about violent crime against them that is sanctioned by those who are *supposed* to uphold the law.

Senator Cornyn and Congressman DeLay have set a viperous, irresponsible example, and should rectify this by resigning.

But I'm not holding my breath.