Doug,
Funny that while I agree with you that these crimes, to the extent that they exist, do not constitute High Crimes and MisD's, and that Starr and his investigations are a disgrace, and that the country has a lesson to learn from this episode,and in addition that we and the rest of the world should not be put through the drawn out spectacle of an impeachment over such tawdry small time matters, I think the right thing for Mr Bill do to would be to resign.
He knew traps were laid for him and with stupendous recklessness stepped into one. Compounding his mistake, he then proceeded to lie under oath and in a very direct way in front of the American people, setting in motion a process which is harmful to our national interest, which is in fact something very serious.It's true that the media and public obsession for the story speaks badly for all, and that the Supreme Court made a fatal mistake when they allowed the Jones case to proceed, but Clinton is nonetheless still responsible for his actions to the American people. And his credibility is destroyed. Why believe that he is in fact innocent of anything else he's accused of, or anything else he says. It's true that the lies he's accused of telling are minor, but the context is not. As a result of his behavior, the nations attention has been diverted from much graver issues, over an extended period of time, completely unneccesarily.
A Real Man, under the circumstances, would resign rather than put the nation through this circus.I'm not saying this would be easy, but too bad. I don't really see how shaming someone from office brings us closer to a parliamentary system. These are unusual circumstances.I believe it would be in everyones best interest if he were to step down in favor of the VP. We could then proceed to debate the merits of special prosecutors, the meaning of High Crimes and Misdemeanors, and whether or not sitting Presidents should be allowed to be sued in civil cases.I think you're dreaming if you think he'll be able to serve out his term effectively. This argument is going to be extremely rancorous and divisive, and is not something an entire nation should be forced to endure in order to save the soul of a single irresponsible and selfish man.He should step aside, which of course he won't.
dave |
