People call for the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Capitol Hill on April 19, 2023. ,” about AIPAC’s involvement in the Democratic primary between George Latimer and Rep. Jamaal Bowman gave readers a deeply unfair impression of our organization and our approach to the 2024 elections. Readers should not be misled by Ms. Attiah’s insinuation that we are targeting Black and Latino candidates in favor of White contenders.
Our only criterion for supporting or opposing candidates is their position on the U.S.-Israel relationship. And a cursory examination of Mr. Bowman’s record would reveal that he is part of what can be described as an extremist, anti-Israel fringe in Congress. Unlike very few people in America, I do not have the means to reach Justice Clarence Thomas with my offer, and I was hoping perhaps The Post could help?In recently watching the news, it has occurred to me that Justice Thomas has an affection for all-inclusive vacations. Also, that if I have some important things I might want to seek his perspective on, offering him a trip is the way to get his attention and perhaps some alone time.
If perception is reality — and it is — unbecoming appearances matter. Self-aggrandizement engenders distrust in institutions formerly considered sacrosanct. We citizens could, and do, question whether the independent judgment the justices purport to offer us is reality.I worked as an attorney for the federal government, specifically the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , for almost 20 years. Clarence Thomas was chairman of the commission for a substantial part of my tenure there.