As an independent voter, I can't say I voted for Clinton in either the '92 or '96 presidential elections.
And, as a U.S. citizen, I cannot say my trust in government will be restored if it allows an individual such as William Jefferson Clinton to remain in office, especially after what he has done to desecrate the office.
He doesn't have the courage, strength of character, personal or professional integrity or moral decency to resign. Instead, he has violated his oath of office, engaged in perjury and suborned others to do likewise.
He makes political threats, through his subordinates, against anyone who questions his ability to lead and govern. These actions are indicative of an individual who has been corrupted by a lifetime in politics, and who will say anything or do anything to remain in office and wield power.
Perhaps we fail to hold him accountable for his actions because of guilt about our own human fallacies or moral inadequacies. Clearly, we should expect the best from our leaders, and this includes men and women of high principles and moral standards.
We should not settle for lowering standards or accepting the worst in our leaders just to preserve the status quo, or to quell our own conscience.
Clinton is responsible for more than just demeaning the presidency and engaging in "high crimes and misdemeanors."
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