Letter to the Editor 10/8

Giant, Little

Editor:
Supreme, diminutive: these words mean the highest, and something or someone small. The United States’ Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It is the backbone of our Democracy; without it, our country cannot endure. Ruth Bader Ginsberg, though physically small, stood tall in support of our Constitution.

Ginsberg was, by most accounts, shy, quiet and kind, yet her voice resonated like calm thunder for equality and justice. She has joined the ranks of Abigail Adams, Sacajawea, Harriet Tubman, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and so many who are Giants of American History.

Both men and women have benefited from Justice Ginsberg’s judicial decisions, such as survival benefits for veterans and social security recipients. Because of her legal work, both men and women, as surviving spouses, can now receive those payments. I will be personally forever grateful for the contributions that the Notorious RBG made for equality for women. When America includes the talent, intellect and work ethic of the 50% of our population who are female, America is truly great. Ruth Bader Ginsberg made sure women could be equal Americans. Often, in terms of total population, we all think of ourselves as diminutive, but together, we are giant.

With humble respect and gratitude, we salute the life and works of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the Notorious RBG.

Dan Reeder
Lock Haven, PA