The controversy over the Supreme Court’s recently exposed rough draft suggesting a majority decision  for reversing Roe v Wade gave added impetus to my contention that the way in which we can codify the right of a woman’s privacy and control over her reproductive decisions is by certifying as ratified the Equal Rights Amendment as Amendment number XXVIII to the US Constitution. It’s an opinion I’ve held and promoted throughout my public life; I am frankly flabbergasted that American women, particularly powerful, rich American professional politicians, have not seen fit to accomplish this in the  nearly 100 years since it was formally proposed in 1923.

This is a copy of a letter I sent to Senator Elizabeth Warren on the subject earlier in May. I will post her response when I receive it; or, better yet, notice of ratification and entry into the Constitution as  soon as I hear of it.

Dear Senator Elizabeth Warren:

Today I communicated with your office by email, but, as the system did not copy me, I was left with little confidence that it would reach you; so I am writing to your constituency address to increase the chances of actually getting through to you. You are in a unique position to push for the long-overdue certification of ERA as Amendment 28 as you appear to be well-aware of the stakes, for both women here in the US and worldwide, and for your Party in the November midterm elections.

Getting these rights entered into the Constitution will change all of the phony positioning of Justice Alito’s fatuous reasoning as the document that he references will no longer be the one written by 18th century men, but one improved by 20th century women, thus putting a hit on the specious concept of original intent and eliminating all rational basis for denying any woman one of her natural rights as a human being.  Force weasels and woolgatherers like Mitch McConnell and his ilk into the open so if they choose to oppose progress they will suffer defeat at the polls in November. This is a case you and others in the Congress can make, if you have the courage to act now.  Chain yourselves to the White House fences if need be . . .  that worked for your predecessors.

Sincerely, John Karl Fredrich                                                                                          Candidate for Congress,  CA #16