Let’s assume, for the sake of discussion, that the president was treated unfairly by the proceedings that led to his impeachment in the House of Representatives.
Let’s further assume, for the sake of discussion, that most of the senators who will decide the question of whether to now remove the president from office are professing Christians, including some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who believe and accept the teachings of the New Testament, including the Sermon on the Mount.
Is the appropriate Republican response to the impeachment proceeding in the Senate to make sure the proceedings are now equally unfair the other way? Let alone seek revenge? Or might it be to metaphorically “turn the other cheek” and “do good to those who despitefully use you” and provide a scrupulously fair and open proceeding, considering all relevant evidence?
I hope that our senators will decide to be Christian statesmen and women of honor and vote to conduct a fair proceeding, consistent with the oath they will take.
Scott C. Pugsley, Salt Lake City