Rep. John Curtis’s statement regarding a potential impeachment this week is disappointing. Elected officials like him need to stand up and vote according to conviction and principles. He condemns the violence but believes “an appropriately worded” censure is the proper punishment for inciting insurrection? As his constituent, I expect better, much better. Donald J. Trump has violated his oath of office. He has abused the power of the presidency. He is not fit for office and must not be allowed to continue in that office or to be elected to any office in the future. Rep. Curtis, protect our democracy. Vote to impeach.
I hear expediency in the statement. His objections seem to be about process rather than content of the article of impeachment. He shouldn’t hide behind process. Are the facts/events in dispute? They are not. There is no need for hearings, witnesses and testimony. If the charges outlined in the article are true, vote to impeach.
Our nation is divided because members of Congress did too little or nothing at all to call out the lies of Donald J. Trump for the last four years. Stand up, speak truth, call out the lies for what they are. Be a statesman. Tell your constituents the truth and help them reject spin and conspiracy theories, even if it threatens re-election. Do what is right rather than what is expedient. Vote to impeach.
Barbara Bunker Brower, Alpine