January 18, 2007
America Speaks: Save the Impeachment Debate
by Diana Peterlin
Santa Rosa, CA
It has been argued that impeachment is a distraction. President Bush’s actions undermine our entire system of government - that must be fixed before we get back to the daily business of governing.
If the president is not impeached for his actions, this will set a precedent that allows future presidents to start wars at will, torture prisoners, wiretap citizens without warrants and suspend habeas corpus. We must act now to prevent that from happening again in the future.
Members of Congress take an oath of office promising that they will defend the Constitution from “enemies both foreign and domestic.” This is their primary duty. When the Constitution is safe, then they have the luxury to attend to other matters.
Read More at the Vallejo Times-Herald
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