Hey, can we get a little impeachment action here?
August 21, 2008

"THE PRESIDENT of Pakistan resigned in order to avoid impeachment for violation of his country's constitution. The governing body was prepared to move forward toward impeachment procedures.

In the United States, President Bush and Vice President Cheney have violated the Constitution of the United States as well as a number of international laws, and they are still allowed to serve. The House and Senate are supposed to provide checks and balances, but have not acted to uphold the law and start impeachment proceedings.

Our lawmakers can learn from the Pakistani government that even a president who thinks he is a king has to answer to the people. Those elected legislators who have failed the American people will pay for their lack of spine at the polls."

JOHN MURRAY
Somerville

(Boston Globe)