Thomas Paine famously said, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Although this was written more than 200 years ago, it is truer today than at any other recent time with the events surrounding the president.
Issues surrounding the potential of the president obstructing justice by dismissing the FBI director, as well as the possibility that he may have compromised intelligence sources so he could boast about getting great intelligence, should be a concern to all citizens regardless of party.
It is time for patriots, not partisans, to exercise their constitutional duty to defend and protect the constitutional principle that no person is above the law. I am heartened to see the appointment of a special counsel to investigate these issues. I hope U.S. Sens. Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, both honorable public servants, will support this investigation. If they do not, the erosion of public trust in the presidency will continue.
This is not a Republican or Democrat issue. It’s an issue that affects the very fabric of our republic. Not addressing this crisis is nothing short of dereliction of duty by our senators. So, I ask, where are the patriots?
Barry R. Grissom
Former U.S. Attorney
Leawood
Note from KBJ: You're right, Barry, that "no person is above the law." Where were you when Hillary Clinton was breaking every law in the book with impunity?
