After a slight “delay,” Texas saw the light
Today, the Texas grand jury indicted Tom DeLay (and cronies) for criminal conspiracy–a campaign finance scheme. Note the term "criminal." Tom DeLay currently holds the position of Majority Leader of the House of Representatives. Though he is stepping down, it is only temporary and customary for any such leader who earns an indictment. In other words, this man is the leading voice and the thinking brain behind the majority party of the House of Representatives, and he has earned a criminal indictment, and he is STILL the Majority Leader.
This is a problem for our nation, regardless of party affiliation, and it is the duty of all members of the House of Representatives to keep DeLay from ever stepping back to his post. This man has been been warned and chastized (several times) by his peers that his actions have crossed the line of ethics. These accusations and indictments are common knowledge. He has had his chance to mend his morals and to make ethical decisions, but he has continued to act without regard for his place in governement, representing ALL Us citizens. DeLay belongs to the Republican party, but first, he represents the 22nd District in Texas and the rest of the US (as befits his position in Congress).
As a representative, this man stands for US values, and by leaving him in as Majority Leader (not to mention office), we send a global message that our leaders have the right to cheat and we will uphold this right. This is not the message we need to send to the world. Further, this behavior is not, first and foremeost, acceptable for US citizens. It is not acceptable for people to break rules and cheat–not in business, not in personal affairs, and not in politics. Tom DeLay has broken rules, cheated, and, futhermore, lied. He is not acceptable as a political leader or a representative. He does not represent my values or the values of those in the 22nd District. He needs to be removed.
