Stephen Fournier
Tel: 860 794 6718 Fax: 860 233 3044
stepfour@stepfour.com
November 26, 2007
Representative John B. Larson
Dear Congressman Larson:
I write on behalf of a local discussion group called “Greater Hartford Impeach.” Our periodic discussions have yielded a dozen questions that I have been asked to pose to you:
·
The rationale for the resolution purporting to
authorize the military occupation of
· Executive branch officials are holding prisoners without access to legal process. Isn’t this kidnapping?
· Executive branch officials conducted warrantless wiretapping of Americans. Isn’t this a felony under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act?
· Executive branch officials interfered in federal prosecutions, removed federal prosecutors for noncompliance with political demands, and committed perjury before congress when asked to remember critical facts relevant to the prosecutors’ removal. Doesn’t this amount to obstruction of justice?
· The president has defied subpoenas duly issued by Congress. Isn’t it the duty of Congress to enforce its subpoenas with a contempt citation and to enforce that citation by appropriate legal means?
· Executive branch officials, military and civilian, have tortured prisoners during interrogation. Isn’t this felonious conduct under federal law?
· The president has issued “signing statements” authorizing or directing federal employees to violate selected provisions of duly enacted laws. Isn’t this contrary to his constitutional oath to see that the laws are faithfully executed?
· Officials of the executive branch maintain contracts with armed civilians that purport to authorize the killing of other civilians. Isn’t this a violation of the laws prohibiting homicide?
· As commander-in-chief, the president has permitted the misdirection of billions in cash and government property and has failed to equip soldiers properly. Other than mutiny, isn’t Congress the sole check on criminal malfeasance by the commander-in-chief?
·
Aren’t you and the other members of the House of
Representatives the only people in
· If you fail to hold the president accountable, aren’t you setting a precedent for future presidents and future congresses not to hold the executive accountable for high crimes?
· Aren’t you concerned that your failure to act will be seen as a deliberate step in the creation of a presidency that is no longer subject to the rule of law?
I have attached a list of names of people who subscribed to these questions at my website: http://www.stepfour.com/xdem/?page_id=98. The names in bold type are of people who vote in our district. Several subscribers also submitted a message, and I have included these just after their names.
Stephen Fournier
David J Norton: “Do the right thing, impeach Bush”
David Kideckel: “You took an oath. You need to keep it. Honor the Constitution. Impeach the criminals.”
Mary L. Sanders: “Out of
Frank O'Gorman
William R. Petrillo, Sr.
Tracy Thompson Gale
Sadu Nanjundiah: “We should ask these questions of all our reps. and force them to either pursue impeachment for all the right reasons or admit to their being utterly incapable of doing their duty and so, resign.”
Paula Zeiner
Barb Schade: “It is of utmost importance that you answer these questions openly and honestly and publicly.”
Guy Blais
Valentin Rosario : “Act now and hold the president accountable!!!”
Kris Treat
Janet Conley: “Please hold the President and the Administration accountable for the crimes they have committed. It is your responsibility.”
Flo Woodiel
Gail Canzano
Jeremy Brecher: “From a Connecticut Democratic Party member.”
Ana Lachelier: “I fully concur with questions posed here. Unfortunately, I am quite sceptical that Congressman Larson will answer these questions fully and honestly.”
David Schneider: “Is it permitted for the Executive Branch of our
government is permitted to break the laws and harm the people of
Steven Santoni
Marge Schneider: “How could you possibly be working in a democratic system and not fight to uphold the foundation of our democracy - our Constitution? Are you not willing to honor the moral fibre and integrity of this nation and help to restore democracy?”
Diane Mellen
Miriam Kurland: “What kind of strategies can you offer, suggest, or help everyday citizens who are determined to hold the current administration accountable to their many numerous crimes, to proceed with to attain this goal?”
Paula Norton
David Ionno
Gerry George: “Show some leadership. Take responsibility. Represent your people who somehow have lost their voice in the press but who are screaming at the top of their lungs at you. Pay attention, please. Show some courage.”
Thomas S. George: “Act like a public servant. Take the responsibility of your office.”
Bruce Martin: “I look forward to your answers to our questions re Bush & Co.'s constitutional malfeasance deserving rapid impeachment.”