from http://impeachforpeacemarshall.org/whatisimpeach.htm
Impeachment is a Constitutional process of bringing charges against officials of the federal government for misconduct while in office. It is designed "to protect our country and our Constitution from leadership that has become a danger to the country. Phrases used by the framers of the Constitution include 'corruption,' 'abuse of power,' 'subversion of the Constitution,' and 'neglect of duty.'"
Importantly, Impeachment is a political process not a legal or judicial process. As such, the only penalties are loss of office and being barred from holding any future office in the government. If crimes have been committed they are addressed through the appropriate legal system. Self-serving retrospective legislation (E.g.; the "Military Commissions Act of 2006" - which excuses violations of the Geneva Conventions's Common Article 3 from prosecution) has no bearing on whether such misconduct is grounds for impeachment.
"The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors."
"The term "high crimes and misdemeanors" has not been specifically defined or interpreted. Treason and bribery are very serious offenses against the state, and most experts agree that offenses encompassed within "high crimes and misdemeanors" are similarly serious."
Dean John D. Feerick;
Fordham University School of Law,
in an article published in 1984
Impeachment
is a constitutional term that does not have the current meaning of an offense less serious than a felony.)
How is Impeachment Accomplished?
So, impeachment in not used to address merely partisan political issues such as taxes or social issues. It is reserved for serious attacks against the Constitution and the governmental process by those in power.
To explore charges that, whatever else they may be, probably do NOT rise to the level of Constitutional "High Crimes & Misdemeanors";
To see the Constitutional "High Crimes & Misdemeanors" for which Impeachment hearings SHOULD be conducted; click here.
A Houston Veteran For Peace, Tom Chelston, has provided "Music To Impeach By"; four songs (three with video). Here are his songs:
Here's Tom's new video of "Impeach":
I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Please visit his website at: tom@tomsongs.org
Join in with Neil Young singing "Let's Impeach the President"
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