If we don’t convict President Clinton, how can we look the others in the face.
We are supposed to be living in a country in which no one is
above the law. I spent the day today watching the impeachment trial of
President Clinton, and I was appalled by what I heard. Although I have a
serious problem with the President, his actions, and obstructions, what
really bothered me was hearing senators claim that although it’s clear that
Clinton committed perjury and obstruction of justice, nevertheless he
shouldn’t be convicted.
##What about the doctor
One of the things that the House managers brought up was the case of a
doctor (I forget her name) that was convicted of perjury in a case with
many details in common with the case against the President:
- She lied about sex in a civil trial to protect her reputation and
job.
- She was prosecuted and found guilty of perjury
- She lost her job, and was placed under house arrest for 6 months
So the question becomes, how can we as a society look her in the face and
with a clear conscience acquit the President of nearly identical charges.