Letter to the Editor / THE CHOICE

By Roger C. Kostmayer

WE THE PEOPLE are about to witness one of the most critical decisions in our history.  The decision is not just about the impeachable acts and pattern of behavior by a current President, or the violence they do to our laws and traditions.  Nor is it about gaining partisan political advantage. What’s at stake is the future – and the future means behavior this historic precedent will or will not allow all presidents of any party.

The impeachment decisions that will be made can mean the difference between democracy and fascism; between free and fair elections and the ability to suborn foreign attacks on our system of government;  between enforcing a sacred oath of office and using American power to leverage personal gain.

The judgments by the people and each Senator should be based on the evidence and the welfare of our nation.  The specific charges will likely include Bribery and extortion most clearly revealed in the President’s words he shared publicly from a telephone conversation with the president of a vulnerable foreign ally.  Charges may include Abuse of Power for attempting to pervert the will of Congress by withholding $391 million of military aid. There will also be multiple charges and evidence of Obstruction of Congress and Obstruction of Justice.

At the end of the day, both the People and each Senator should follow President Lincoln’s advice by listening to their “better angels”.

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