Congressman Robert Wexler explains why he wants impeachment hearings.

[Eric J in MN]

From a mass email I just received from him:

The Sun-Sentinel recently ran an editorial criticizing my support for the articles of impeachment against President Bush opining that Congress should instead "get on with REAL issues" such as the Iraq war. In fact, it is this very war -- entered into following an unprecedented campaign of lies and manipulated intelligence by the Bush Administration -- that necessitates impeachment hearings. This war has cost us the lives of 4,090 US soldiers, injuries to over 30,000, and more than a trillion taxpayer dollars when it is all said and done.

It is a dark day when the Sun-Sentinel has the gall to tell the parents of the soldiers who have died in Iraq that pursuing
consequences for those that prosecuted this war of choice based on outright deception is not a "REAL" issue that Congress should address.

Sadly, the war is only the beginning. We now know that this Administration illegally ordered the torture of prisoners, obstructed justice by lying about the outing of a covert CIA agent and authorizing warrantless spying on American citizens.

No one can deny that if proven these allegations amount to High Crimes. Our failure to act sets an awful precedent and enables future Presidents to break the law and violate our Constitution without sanctions from Congress.

The Sentinel says impeachment is the wrong "remedy" for this litany of crimes. What then is the proper remedy? A harsh lecture? A strongly worded editorial? Or how about doing absolutely nothing in the face of these outrageous abuses of power?

Impeachment hearings need not distract us from other important priorities such as the economy, gas prices and bringing the troops home from Iraq. Congress can and should address all important issues - including safeguarding our constitutional rights and obligations.

http://www.wexlerforcongress.com

[Cleita]

1. Why is it only these few brave Congressmen get the gravity of this.

I think the others do too but are silent either because of fear or greed.

[goddess40]

2. The others are too embedded

They've become too used to the criminal activity to take it seriously anymore.

[Blue State Bandit]

3. The dam is breaking.

I hope that this is a timed event. Impeachment will be the perfect weapon for the campaign trail. It should be used as a counter to the misuse of the Justice Department for Republican political gain.

Every time the GOP tries to tie Obama to Rezko, Impeachment transcripts of Fitzgerald's testimony to the panel regarding the attempt to have him removed as a USA, learned during the Rezko trial, should be leaked to counter.

Every time the GOP tries to tie Obama to the Weather Underground, Impeachment transcripts of Valery Plame's testimony to the panel regarding the loss of intelligence assets in Iran due to her outing should be leaked to counter.

Every time the GOP tries to paint Obama as a secret Muslim, Impeachment transcripts documenting how much of the war profits gained by Halliburton is suspected to be stashed in Middle Eastern Banks in countries like Dubai, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Bring it on.