We are to Blame

by stacy shelton [courtesy of Blog for America]

After reading the NYT editorial on Sunday ("Abdicate and Capitulate"), I realized I am less concerned with democrats "being made to look weak on terrorism" than with them failing to protect our constitution. In addition, one would think that the concern about our country engaging in torture would transcend party lines. As Benjamin Franklin stated, "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security."

It is easy to blame the democratic leadership for the confirmation of Mukasey, and the failure of Congress to reign in this administration's use of torture as a "technique." The real problem is us. If we keep writing checks to charlatans who have no principles or spine, we ultimately are to blame.

We must take a stand, and pledge to give not a cent to those who will not unequivocably oppose the use of torture by the United States. This holds true for those in office, and for the hopefuls running.

Not a cent. This is why www.notacent.com was formed. You can't get any more grassroots, and notacent is putting its money where its mouth is.