From the Amador, CA Ledger-Dispatch

Abuse of power?
Friday, August 11, 2006
- Billie Shields, Railroad Flat
As American citizens we are in a state of sloth. We accept breaches of the Constitution without raising an eye. As an American citizen it is our duty to defend our constitution and what it stands for. We didn't elect a king or dictator, but a president who should be held accountable for his actions. If we don't uphold the rights that each of us has as a citizen and if we don't keep the balance of power, then we will lose the rights and freedoms that have been fought for, for the last 300 years.

It's not a matter of Democrat or Republican, it's a matter of preserving our country and what it stands for at its highest level.

When Richard Nixon abused power, Congress held a serious, bi-partisan investigation that resulted in articles of impeachment. Strong evidence suggests that George Bush and Dick Cheney launched an illegal war and lied to Congress, spied on Americans without court approval, leaked classified information, produced phony news reports, imprisoned without charge and tortured targeted civilians and used illegal weapons. Ask your Congress member to co-sponsor House Resolution 635 for an investigation.

Billie Shields
Rail Road Flat