Removing Attorney General GonzalesThe Attorney General is supposed to be America’s top lawyer. His job duties require him to direct the law enforcement efforts of the federal government. Alberto Gonzales seems to think that he works for Bush and Cheney instead of the American people. When Gonzales was first advanced for his position by the Bush White House, Democrats feared that Gonzales would politicize the Justice Department and overlook or excuse law-breaking by the Bush Administration.
Attorney General Gonzales has demonstrated in his recent testimony before Congress concerning the illegal NSA wiretapping authorized by the Bush White House that the worst fears of his Democratic opponents were justified. The performance of Gonzales before Congress was a clear example of excusing political abuse of office. He reminded many observers of similar performances by Nixon’s former Attorney General John Mitchell. Mitchell disgraced his office by trying to cover-up the crimes of the Nixon White House. Both Nixon and Mitchell were eventually forced from office.
It is important for citizens to vote the Democrats into power in Congressional elections this Fall in response to the illegal activities of the Bush Administration. It has become apparent that Bush, Cheney and Gonzales will not respect the rule of law or our traditional Constitutional “checks and balances” system. Removing all three individuals from positions of power would be positive steps in preserving and protecting our American Democracy.
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