In class yesterday and today, we discussed whether or not we should impeach Bush and if the impeachment of Clinton was essential. After reading Al Gore's writing, The Assault on Reason, and analyzing the evidence he provided, I decided that Bush should be impeached. Although some say that the "crimes" Bush committed weren't really crimes at all, Bush did violate the laws of the Constitution. The Constitution was set up to provide the government rules to abide by in order for the country to be run smoothly. When Bush became president, he vowed to follow these laws; yet he's gone against them. To go against the Constitution is, I think, a high crime. Committing a high crime, as stated in the Constitution, is a reason for impeachment; therefore, Bush should be taken out of office.
As for Clinton, I'm undecided. Although he lied under oath, which should be enough reason for him to be impeached, what he lied about isn't strong enough for him to be taken out of office. It doesn't bother me to have a president who had a sexual affair with someone. I really don't think that affects how someone runs the country. Apparently, Clinton had done other crimes besides his affair. Why they chose to impeach him for lying about his affair, I don't know. If it were me to decide if he should be impeached, I'd still be unresolved.
What is your stance on Bush's and Clinton's impeachment?
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