Bush Impeachment
BUSH IMPEACHMENT
As the president’s statements and actions become public and a growing number of people and organizations make inquiries about them it is becoming easier to believe that one day soon the President will be called to answer questions about them. Has he done things that justify a serious investigation into the question of bringing impeachment charges against him?
This writer is barely qualified to write about the subject and must rely on those who are much better informed, both on the President’s actions and on the law relating to impeachment. Increasing numbers of people are stating that Mr. Bush lied to us about the move into a war with Iraq, that he willfully misinterpreted intelligence for the purpose of deceiving members of congress and the general population to gain their support for his plans to go to war.
If true, these actions would be disgraceful, however viewed; but should be shifted into the ‘criminal’ category if they led the country into to war with a nation that was not threatening us or our neighbors. The magnitude of deaths, injuries and monetary losses we are suffering magnify the seriousness of the issue. If there have been crimes, then those crimes should be investigated and the president or anyone else guilty of committing them should be brought to justice.
The president has often attempted to justify actions by contending that they were necessary to protect American lives; that the nation was in imminent danger of being attacked. It would ease the concerns of many people to hear a court of jurisdiction confirm or deny those contentions. It would be a confusing and contentious process to hear the accusations and explanations of the many issues involved. Yet, it would serve as a mighty catharsis for a large number of well meaning, confused people. This is especially true of those whose loved ones have been injured or killed in the war.
As the people become more aware of the magnitude of the losses of property, money, injury and death, the demands for an accounting from the president will grow and become more persistent. Deferring the matter would be unfair to all parties involved. Now is the time to clear up the issues, while witnesses are available and the evidence can be gathered and laid on the table before the court. The people are entitled to know the whole truth, and now is the time for a decision.
Jerry Clements 12/22/05
As the president’s statements and actions become public and a growing number of people and organizations make inquiries about them it is becoming easier to believe that one day soon the President will be called to answer questions about them. Has he done things that justify a serious investigation into the question of bringing impeachment charges against him?
This writer is barely qualified to write about the subject and must rely on those who are much better informed, both on the President’s actions and on the law relating to impeachment. Increasing numbers of people are stating that Mr. Bush lied to us about the move into a war with Iraq, that he willfully misinterpreted intelligence for the purpose of deceiving members of congress and the general population to gain their support for his plans to go to war.
If true, these actions would be disgraceful, however viewed; but should be shifted into the ‘criminal’ category if they led the country into to war with a nation that was not threatening us or our neighbors. The magnitude of deaths, injuries and monetary losses we are suffering magnify the seriousness of the issue. If there have been crimes, then those crimes should be investigated and the president or anyone else guilty of committing them should be brought to justice.
The president has often attempted to justify actions by contending that they were necessary to protect American lives; that the nation was in imminent danger of being attacked. It would ease the concerns of many people to hear a court of jurisdiction confirm or deny those contentions. It would be a confusing and contentious process to hear the accusations and explanations of the many issues involved. Yet, it would serve as a mighty catharsis for a large number of well meaning, confused people. This is especially true of those whose loved ones have been injured or killed in the war.
As the people become more aware of the magnitude of the losses of property, money, injury and death, the demands for an accounting from the president will grow and become more persistent. Deferring the matter would be unfair to all parties involved. Now is the time to clear up the issues, while witnesses are available and the evidence can be gathered and laid on the table before the court. The people are entitled to know the whole truth, and now is the time for a decision.
Jerry Clements 12/22/05
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