Written by: Jim Hansen
Monday, August 27, 2007

June 26th was a beautiful day when Alberto Gonzales came sailing into Boise to try to gin up some photo ops that could be used to show that Americans support for his boss's policies. He was shocked to find that we don't. Rather, we showed that we care that America should not be promoting the use of torture, that we care that our civil liberties should be protected by the rule of law and through independent courts, and that we care that our justice system should not be infected with partisan vendettas. Gonzales left town shaken, probably wondering how long he could keep covering for policies that undermine American values.

Now, on August 27th, another beautiful day in Idaho, we got the word that he's decided enough is enough and is jumping ship.

The myth that people in the heart of America support Bush's policies on torture, domestic spying and the endless occupation of Iraq is just that, a myth. Rove figured that out and jumped ship two weeks ago (no doubt to do his work under even less public scrutiny). There is a long list, in fact, of people who have left this administration.

Why on earth are our members of Congress so silent? Have they not figured out that the policies they have supported with lock-step partisan allegiance are making making this ship sink?

If you are in the Boise area tomorrow, Tuesday, August 28th, come to the Boise Senior Center (690 Robbins Rd, behind the Elks Hospital on Fort Street) at 7:00pm and join us in asking them to take a stand and and recognize that all this jumping overboard means this ship has to be turned around!

If you are not able to be there, call all four members and tell them Sen. Crapo (208-334-1776) and Sen Craig (208-342-7985) Rep. Sali (208-336-9831) Rep. Simpson (208-334-1953)

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