Considering the Iraqi Tragedy, I Still Harbor Resentment to Dems That Supported the IWR. [View All]

I'm sorry, but I just can't let it go.

Too many Democrats in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives voted for the Iraqi War Resolution while others bravely voted against it. Looking at the absolutely tragic consequences of that critical vote empowering George W. Bush with that resolution, one which he claims even grants him near dictatorial powers, I must honestly confess that I am still put off by those in my Party who should have done the right thing.

Here in California, my two Senators went different ways: Barbara Boxer voting against the resolution while Dianne Feinstein voted for it. I am as proud of Boxer today as I am still ashamed of Feinstein.

Why this tonight?

Because some of the very people who voted for the IWR are either declared or near-declared candidates for the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States.

I will not be easy on those in my Party who seek the highest office in the land during the primary season if they voted to empower Bush for the folly he has created in Iraq. How could I?

Six hundred thousand Iraqi civilians dead. Three thousand American soldiers and Marines dead. Tens of thousands of our troops wounded, many permanently. Our national reputation is ruined. Our treasury is depleted. And we are about to lose Afghanistan to the very people who attacked us on September 11th, 2001.

I hope that some of you will also consider this as well.

Voting for the IWR as a Democrat has cost our precious country too much.

I can't let it go.