March 2, 2017
Dear Former Justice O'Connor,
You don't know me, but I am participating in a 40 day program called "Seeds to Scatter" in which the participants do one small "seed of action" each day. Today's "seed of action" was to write a letter to a civil servant who has taken a stand for women's rights. I'm going to be honest - I don't really know that much about you, and I haven't studied your opinions on the cases over which you were judge. However, I will never forget how proud I felt when I learned in elementary school about the first female Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor, appointed the year I was born. (I hope that doesn't make you feel too old!) I don't know your history on women's rights issues, but for me, the mere fact that you broke the ceiling to become the first female Supreme Court Justice inspires me and gives me hope. Additionally, the fact that your appointment happened within my relatively short lifetime reminds me to celebrate the advancements we have made while continuing to work for improvements in women's rights and equality. I've never been interested in politics or in law, but your role in our nation's history told a 10 year old girl that she could become someone who made a difference in our country, no matter her gender. For that, I thank you for your civil service. May you continue to work for good.
Sincerely,
~First Mate, Starship Hecate
