The Memo

I add my voice to the rising tide of discontent with the Main Stream Media for the abrogation of their duty to inform the public in regards to the “Downing Street Memo.” However, that is only part of the issue. An even greater concern to the public is the lack of action by Congress, now all aware of the memo and, more importantly, its evidentiary value as proof the Bush administration committed crimes against humanity. Why has no legislation been introduced in the House demanding accountability? Ms. Johnson! Mr. Simmons! Mr. Shays! Taking no action in the face of this information is nothing less than condoning Bush’s crime, and it approaches complicity if any foreknowledge exists.

The majority party in Congress spent eight years and $80 million investigating Clinton for any whiff of impropriety and found nothing until Clinton did himself in with an act of adultery and the lies that followed, but nothing that rose to the level of crimes Republicans accused him of. Now, with one of their own in power, the Republicans block any investigation of similar and far graver accusations against Bush, choosing partisanship over justice.

To avoid being partisan myself, let me ask what action Democrats have taken to bring this situation into national focus. No legislation has come from their side of the aisle either. Of course, our outstanding congresswoman, Rosa DeLauro, has stepped forward and signed Rep. John Conyers’ letter to President Bush demanding answers about the memo. But John Larson’s signature was not one of the 89 courageous, patriotic representatives. Why not?

Senator Chris Dodd has been vocal and visible on Bush’s failings and needs to continue in these efforts, but he also should be concentrating much of his effort on this issue as well. As for Lieberman, well let’s just say that he surrendered his Democratic credentials when he sided with the administration and against the people of this country. The Downing Street Memo severely damages Joe’s support for the Iraq war and for Bush.

For those reading this who are not aware of the Downing Street Memo, please see the opening sentence of this article. There is little awareness because the media in the U.S. has not covered the story while every other major nation has.

Please consider adding your signature to Mr. Conyers letter found on his web log. Let’s get the answers we deserve.