Most American citizens are realizing that the Judiciary is a lot of the time out of their bounds in interpreting the laws by “legislating from the bench.” The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling regarding same sex marriage made it necessary for our state on August 3rd to amend our State Constitution to clarify that in Missouri, marriage is between one man and one woman.
Thank you, again, for your support and dedication to protect traditional marriage in Missouri. But our efforts are not over.
In November there will be retention votes for a Missouri Supreme Court judge and several appellate court judges. A “Yes” vote to retain is a vote of affirmation on that particular judge. A “No” vote on retention is the “people’s impeachment” of a judge. Attached is information on Richard Teitelman, who was appointed by Governor Holden in 2002 and is up for his first vote for retention.
Kerry Messer of Missouri Family Network calls him “Missouri’s Most Liberal Judicial Activist” (see attached documentation). Besides several liberal rulings, he was one of the judges who sided with those who opposed Amendment 2 and voted to put the resolution on the August ballot instead of the November ballot where more Missourians would have a voice in the matter. Judge Teitelman sided with those who wanted to duck the voters and defeat Amendment 2.
The November 2 election is an opportunity for pro-family voters to make their voices heard regarding judicial activism. Please read the enclosed information and vote your values on November 2.
Listed below is the information on the judges on the appellate court on which you will be voting as well as further information on Missouri Supreme Court Judge Richard B. Teitelman. The percentage listed beside the judge’s name is the Missouri Bar Association’s opinion on retention based on courtroom demeanor and procedure (not rulings). Also listed is the date of appointment and the governor who made the appointment.
Missouri Supreme Court
Teitleman...80.8%...2002...Holden
Eastern District
Ahrens...84.9...1991...Ashcroft
Crane...84.2%...1990...Ashcroft
Cohen...80.8%...2003...Holden
Shaw...89.5%...2002...Holden
Norton...81.8%...2002...Holden
Western District
Breckenridge...88.9%...1990...Ashcroft
Spinden...88.5%...1991...Ashcroft
Southern District
Parrish...90.8%...1990...Ashcroft
Prewitt...93%...1979...Teasdale
Shrum...90.9%...1990...Ashcroft
Thank you for making an informed vote. Please share this information with others who care about protecting traditional values in Missouri.
Sincerely,
Bev Ehlen
Grasroots, Coordinator
Coalition to Protect Marriage in Missouri
Vote “NO” to Retain MO Supreme Court Judge Richard B. Teitelman
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