http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-blagojevich-trial,0,6323910.story
The thing that strikes me about this whole trial, both the impeachment portion as well as the future criminal trial, is the presumption of guilt. While the Governor did himself no favors by not attending the majority of his trial, it still seems like most of the Senators have already made up their minds. Guilty, and must be removed. Same with Rod's adoring public.
So what happened to the presumption of Innocence? What is going to happen if Rod is removed from office in a trial where he could not adequately defend himself (according to his media blitz, he was not being allowed to call witness to defend him if the information would taint the Federal criminal trial)? What if he is exonerated in the criminal trial, found innocent on all counts, and has been banned permanently from politics in Illinois for life?
Maybe Illinois needs to re-work their laws on impeachment. I don't see how Rod could have mounted any sort of defense with the rules the way they are being portrayed as. Maybe I'm just cynical and think that all Illinois politicians are corrupt, and that this is nothing but a Mickey Mouse trial for political reasons.
Ah well. Good luck, Rod, if you are innocent.
1 comment:
I am not sure but i just come up to a conclusion that everything is just part of a political manipulation and im pretty sad about everything because almost everyday i watch news specifically fox, and gov. blag... seems to be just one part of their show and games . I am not sure but just how the way i view it...political manipulation. nasty.
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