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hamsterjill

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6. I was thinking the same thing!

Reply to Myrina (Reply #2)

Fri Feb 8, 2013, 04:00 PM

Feb 2013

Wouldn't it be nice if the person nominated was nominated because he/she was the best candidate - without anything more required.

That said, I do understand why this is important at this time in history. I will simply welcome the time when it is no longer important.

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Todd Hughes Appointment: Obama Nominates Openly Gay Judge for Court of Appeals [View all] okaawhatever Feb 2013 OP

5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Action! SoapBox Feb 2013 #1

I applaud this, but won't it be lovely ... Myrina Feb 2013 #2

You are right ~ it would be great goclark Feb 2013 #3

"when people don't have to be classified anymore?" SoapBox Feb 2013 #4

It would be lovely but that time has not arrived yet sdfernando Feb 2013 #5

Just curious... SkyDaddy7 Feb 2013 #9

Q stands for "Questioning" sdfernando Feb 2013 #10

I was thinking the same thing! hamsterjill Feb 2013 #6

+1,000. This shouldn't even BE an issue anymore: shows how much further we all apocalypsehow Feb 2013 #7

Thanks okaawhatever.. Let's hope Todd Hughes gets Confirmed! Cha Feb 2013 #8