Questioning nominee’s faith unfair and shameful

Re: “Former members claim group subjugates women,” Sept. 29 news story

Since being nominated by President Donald Trump to the Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been the recipient of numerous unfair attacks on her religious beliefs by Democrats and the media. Not only is this criticism of her faith shameful, but it’s also downright un- American. This country has a long history of promoting and protecting religious liberty, but it seems The Denver Post and Associated Press never got that memo.

The Post published this disgraceful attack on Barrett’s religious affiliation in an attempt to discredit her nomination. While most Americans see through these unfair attacks, it is irresponsible to publish such nonsense.

When other female judges were nominated to the Supreme Court, they were not given a religious litmus test by the media. Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, along with Justices Sonia Sotomayer and Elena Kagan, were judged on their extraordinary achievements and career, not their religious beliefs. Furthermore, Judge Barrett has made it perfectly clear that judges should base their decisions on laws and the Constitution, not their personal beliefs.

Barrett deserves a full and fair hearing, confirmation without delay, and a fair shake from the media. The Denver Post and Associated Press should be ashamed of their unfair attacks.

Nancy A. Doty, Littleton