No on Gonzales

Armando, writing on the front page at Daily Kos leads with

"Unprecedented times call for unprecedented actions. In this case, we, the undersigned bloggers, have decided to speak as one and collectively author a document of opposition. We oppose the nomination of Alberto Gonzales to the position of Attorney General of the United States, and we urge every United States Senator to vote against him."

The remainder of the post addresses with great clarity exactly why there is no reason this man should be allowed to lead the United States Department of Justice.



In his capacity as White House Counsel, Mr. Gonzales has shown that loyalty trumps law, ethics, morality, and humanity. If I want to see that, I can watch Michael Corleone on four DVDs. I don't need to have it on CSpan for the next four years.



Torture is acceptable?

Humans on this planet do not automatically qualify for humane treatment prior to trial and conviction when in US custody?

Treaties governing international conduct specifically DON'T apply to heads of state of THIS nation?



How did we end up with this man? Has he read the Declaration, Constitution, or Federalist Papers? Does he UNDERSTAND them?



Who, of the 100 members of the US Senate -- who swore oaths to uphold this nation's Constitution and laws -- can tell me with a straight face that this man is qualified to do ANYTHING in the justice system of this nation except perhaps stand trial?



I don't simply call on Democrats to oppose this nomination - I call on civil human beings to oppose it. My hope is that at least 51+ of the people who sit in the Senate Chamber in Washington, D.C. can be so described. 44 Dems, 1 Ind, and Chaffee, Snowe, Collins, Graham, Lugar, Hagel, & McCain would be a possible list. I would hope my own Senator, Gordon Smith, could meet such a standard, as well.