As an open democracy, we expect our government to operate honestly and in the service of our laws. Gonzales proved long ago that he was incapable of living to these standards. Anyone not fitted with the political blinders of Bush administration partisanship, has realized by now that Alberto Gonzales has lied to Congress. The latest revelation from FBI Director Mueller’s notes on the fateful visit to John Ashcroft’s hospital bedside directly contradict Attorney General’s congressional testimony.
Director Mueller’s notes reveal just one flagrant example among many that Gonzales isn’t qualified to lead any branch of government, let alone one whose main mission is law enforcement. And yet, he still sits as the head of the Justice Dept.
Like many Americans I find this disgraceful. It is possible, and even preferable to impeach Gonzales, but as long as those who stand by the President are willing to back Gonzales, this option isn’t a politically practical solution.
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