The Senate sexual-assault hearing in short form

Here is the short version of Sen. Chuck Grassley's opening statement:

Brett Kavanaugh is a really good person and maybe a saint. I will vote for him no matter what is said today.

Ms. Ford is no more than just another lying woman and no better than Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whom I will shortly interrupt while she is talking.

Can we vote now to confirm Brett?

Ray Belongie, Sunrise

Vote Republican, and end the political male-bashing

I, like all decent men, defend the dignity of our women, wives, and daughters, and do not condone sexual misconduct by anyone under any circumstances. With the midterms coming up, we men need to understand and deal with the obvious before it is too late: Our gender is the target of an unprecedented liberaldriven assault against all males.

In the delusional world of our liberal adversaries, anybody of the male gender is presumed guilty by default with zero assumption of innocence, legalities such as statutes of limitation, evidence, or proof; fact of any kind be damned. In other words, it is mandatory, especially when politically expedient, to believe the woman — end of story, unless, of course, they have been raped by Democrat Bill Clinton, beaten by Democrat Keith Ellison, groped by Democrat Cory Booker, or killed by Democrat Ted Kennedy, in which case the Democratic perpetrator is apparently given a free pass.

It's time to man-up guys, and understand if we don't stop these hypocrites now, you might well be the next one to have your life completely and possibly unjustly destroyed by these crazies, if G-d forbid the liberals are successful in stealing the midterms.

It is now more important than ever that we men go to the polls and vote straight Republican down the line while we still have a few basic legal rights left.

Barry Godofsky, Boynton Beach

Judge Brett Kavanaugh has endured a crucifixion

Here we go again. If Judge Clarence Thomas’ hearing was a lynching, then this is a crucifixion.

How do we expect anyone to run for public office if we intend to put them under a microscope and dissect them into oblivion? It is a national disgrace, and, believe it or not, many are very disturbed about this smear campaign, which is 35 years old in origin and borders on the destruction of a good, intelligent man.

Thank the good Lord that Thomas Jefferson was never vetted.

Peggy C. Keating, Pompano Beach

Kavanaugh should pass on Supreme Court nomination

It’s past time for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to withdraw from the Supreme Court nomination for the sake of his family, out of respect for all women, and for our country.

It is time for the leaders of our country to remember the principles upon which the United States of America was founded and to return us to those values.

Every American should expect — should demand — that our elected representatives do their jobs. If past behavior is questionable and could influence their performance, nominees should withdraw and face the consequences.

Every person, regardless of gender, deserves fairness and respect. That’s what makes America great.

Audrey Frieman, Pembroke Pines

Kavanaugh, walk away from assault questioning ‘nonsense’

Judge, I would tell them all to stuff it and go home. You, your wife and your children do not need this aggravate and pure nonsense. I think this is disgusting and ridiculous. Go home, judge. Walk away from these idiots.

Marge Martin, Sunrise

Couldn’t an FBI inquiry clear Kavanaugh’s name?

I remember in 1991, Chuck Grassley and Orrin Hatch wanted a full FBI investigation about the accusations of Anita Hill over Clarence Thomas, and President Bush ordered one.

Fast-forward 25 years, and now these same two senators do not want the same FBI investigation. Why? This is a lifetime position and we should be careful about who gets these jobs.

There was no investigation for Neil Gorsuch, but now we have at least two allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. I would think he would like his name cleared by the FBI, right?

Mark Hirt, Delray Beach