THREAD: Today we voted on a nominee—Matthew Kacsmaryk—whose career has been defined by opposition to the rights of LGBT Americans. He has argued against marriage equality, offensively described the transgender community and defended discrimination against same-sex couples.
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Mr. Kacsmaryk urged a court to deny that the Fourteenth Amendment extended to the right of same-sex couples to marry. He argued that a nationwide right to marriage equality would violate the free speech rights of those who oppose same-sex marriage on religious grounds.
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Additionally, Mr. Kacsmaryk has argued that being transgender is a “delusion.” He also signed onto a letter claiming that transgender people are suffering from a “psychological condition in need of care,” and are “not a category of persons in need of special legal protection.”
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Given the positions he has taken in litigation and the inflammatory comments he has made in his personal capacity, I am concerned Mr. Kacsmaryk will not bring the temperament needed to demonstrate respect for ALL litigants. I cannot support his nomination.
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Well, Senator, I agree with you on this point (assuming you care!). Freedom demands tolerating people's free choices. Let's show the "real" choices and compared to the "delusions" of absolute freedom. Order conforms freedom to function more efficiently. I support your office!
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