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Calling for your support: BRING IN AN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION

By Ian Storrar
Posted on Thu Oct 05, 2006 at 02:05:31 PM EST

The Constitution puts faith in the Congress, trusting Congressmen to police themselves. Unfortunately, Congressmen have shown time and time again that that's something they are unwilling or unable to do. The investigation of Mark Foley's pedophilia will not be any different unless the House establishes an independent ethics commission to serve this constitutionally mandated role. Reports that there was a cover-up of Foley's habits are already circulating. To top it off, Dennis Hastert (R- IL) has personally handpicked members of the current Ethics Committee. This committee has not and obviously will not investigate anything thoroughly and seriously. U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) recognizes this, and is calling for an independent ethics commission.

In his own words, "It should now be readily apparent that Congress is utterly incapable of investigating itself. The House leadership should take this matter out of the hands of the Ethics Committee and appoint an independent ethics commission comprised of well-respected leaders who the American people can trust to put their country before partisan politics." (October 5, 2006)

Common Cause is also calling for an independent commission. Please sign the Common Cause petition.


Tags: Foley, Hastert, Ethics, Page, House, Leadership, Obama, Commission (all tags)


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Calling for your support: BRING IN AN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION :: 3 Comments

Liberal Bias

 U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), is a liberal extremist. But the nonpartisan, Common Cause still supports him? Maybe Common Cause can start supporting conservative extremists also.

 The Republicans they support such as the governor of California, are more like Democrats than they are Republicans. But when you have an all liberal staff, its difficult to find anyone willing to write anything good about a conservative Republican.  

by Nadersupporter on Fri Oct 06, 2006 at 12:15:39 AM EST


What's so extremist about these words?

In his own words, "It should now be readily apparent that Congress is utterly incapable of investigating itself. The House leadership should take this matter out of the hands of the Ethics Committee and appoint an independent ethics commission comprised of well-respected leaders who the American people can trust to put their country before partisan politics." (October 5, 2006)

We support any lawmaker who stands up for the public interest and puts the people before political powergrabbing.

by Kirstin Ellison on Fri Oct 06, 2006 at 09:09:20 AM EST


WE the People can do it via a Federal Grand Jury!

Title 18 Section 1504

Lets anyone request to appear before a Federal Grand Jury to present evidence of federal crimes. Any wonder why my Federal suit to force availing of this statue is being blocked by the Federal courts and fought against by the US Attorneys Office?

For more go to the end of my website:
www.southjerseyjustice.com

Thanks! Dale M. Baranoski www.SouthJerseyJustice.com

by Hicaliber2002 on Sat Oct 07, 2006 at 05:07:37 AM EST


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