LTTE: Time to Resign

Time to Resign

I think you may have forgotten, Mr. Bush, but the United States of America has a Constitution that contains a Bill of Rights. This document makes our country different from others because it protects “We the People” from intrusion by its government – a government that was elected at the will of the people. A government that does not have a right to do as it pleases, even in the name of protection.

I am deeply disturbed that every time you decide to break a law or thumb your nose at our rights, you say it’s because of the terrible tragedy of 9/11 and that you’re doing it in the name of national security. That excuse isn’t working anymore Mr. Bush.

When you assumed the office of President, you took an oath. In case you don’t remember the words, here they are:

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of

President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve,

protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

Preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States – that’s the bottom line. When you decided it was necessary to ignore your oath of office and circumvent the Constitution, regardless of the reason, you violated the trust and rights of the people.

You haven’t kept your end of the bargain Mr. Bush, and it’s time you resign as President. I think most Americans would agree.