Bush and Cheney Should Be In HANDCUFFS, *Not* the Oval Office

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. often says that “we need to impeach President Bush as a civics lesson.” Apparently, our Congress does not agree. So if impeachment is “off the table,” what can We The People do to bring these two criminals to justice?

Guest Blogger Jack Mosel suggests in this original Op-Ed piece that it is time to take action at the local level, highlighting the case of one Vermont town which is setting an example as to how it can be done - and calls for other cities around the world to follow suit.

It stands to reason, after all, that if upon leaving office, Bush and Cheney have nowhere to run, they will have nowhere to hide.



OP-ED: GEORGE W. BUSH AND DICK CHENEY SHOULD BE IN HANDCUFFS, NOT IN THE WHITE HOUSE


By Jack Mosel

Guest Blogger, RFKin2008.com


“Bush and Cheney: Arrested for Gross Violations of International and U.S. Law!”

A new proposal in the township of Brattleboro, Vermont — authorizing local law enforcement to arrest Bush and Cheney — would make this headline a reality, should either of them step inside the town’s jurisdiction.

The Brattleboro proposal is to be voted on in the coming weeks at a town hall meeting. This innovative solution is up for discussion thanks to the hard work of community activists, who petitioned citywide to have the motion put to a vote.

The petition — with more than 436 signatures, or at least the 5 percent of voters necessary to be considered — was duly submitted and the town Select Board voted 3-2 to put it on the ballot. It goes to a town-wide vote March 4.

“This petition is as radical as the Declaration of Independence, and it draws on that tradition in claiming a universal jurisdiction when governments fail to do what they’re supposed to do,” said Kurt Daims, 54, a retired machinist leading the drive.

Daims has been circulating documents that claim the community acquires a “universal jurisdiction” to take such steps “when governments breach their highest duties.”

“We have the full power to issue indictments, conduct trials, incarcerate offenders and do all other acts which Independent jurisdictions may of right do,” the statement says.

The measure asks: “Shall the Selectboard instruct the Town Attorney to draft indictments against President Bush and Vice President Cheney for crimes against our Constitution, and publish said indictment for consideration by other municipalities?”

Fearful of the indictment, Bush and Cheney are mounting a counteroffensive. But in town after town in Vermont, the people have voted to support impeachment recognizing that Bush and Cheney have committed high crimes and misdemeanors.


STORY CONTINUES HERE: "JAIL TO THE CHIEF"

http://rfkin2008.wordpress.com/2008/02/25/op-ed-bush-and-cheney-should-be-in-handcuffs/

[Initech]

1. No argument needed to convince me!

[wiggs]

2. Agree. Impeachment alone is too good for them. Impeach, then jail. nt

[RFKJrNews]

3. Ya gotta hand it to them, it's a novel idea

Not only is Brattleboro, VT taking this brave stand, but the idea is starting to catch on in NH and NY as well...

where does *your* city stand?

[HCE SuiGeneris]

4. Count me in...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=2923113&mesg_id=2924023

[RFKJrNews]

5. That Alabama story is something else

Heard Olbermann talking about it last night on Countdown, although he really just glossed over it...thanks for the link. And the great photos!:)

[sce56]

6. A Dream to end the Nightmare

[RFKJrNews]

8. Love the pics

Wondering if anyone here might be from Brattleboro, VT or part of this activism campaign? If you're reading this thread, my hat is off to your town and your state. Let's hope many others follow suit.

[Echo In Light]

7. K&R

[RFKJrNews]

9. Thanks

for the kick, the recs, and to the good person who submitted it to BuzzFlash today!:)

[bdamomma]

10. these thugs are insulting all of us, and it's a damn shame

that nothing has been done to stop them, again, if this was happening in another country these thugs would have been long gone.

But in the meantime, they keep on taking away our civil liberties how much more are they going to take away from us, until we say that is enough. Again, the dumbing down of America continues.

[Laelth]

11. Mr. Mosel will get no argument from me. n/t

:dem:

-Laelth