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https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/official-statement-from-mormon-women-for-ethical-government-on-the-house-impeachment-vote/?fbclid=IwAR0DgEVsUeqOlyJQz1L7LdCCD7yC43czniA0cuS4xsrCkS91_-MBUP-b3LMOfficial Statement From Mormon Women for Ethical Government on the House Impeachment Vote
December 18, 2019
Regardless of the behavior of any other political actor in either party, the president of the United States is never justified in bringing our common resources and might to bear against a political rival. As an organization committed to the defense of ethical government, we feel an urgent need to speak in defense of our norms and institutions. The House of Representatives produced the required articles, following procedures previously established, and voted through a legislatively approved process. They have fulfilled their constitutional obligation.
When presented to the Senate, these articles deserve a full and fair trial with impartial jurors, conducted as required by the Constitution. Even in an era of polarized partisan politics, truth is discernible and powerful. The Senate must resist all impulse to reduce this process to gamesmanship and theater and instead must pursue truth by compelling testimony from the actors at the heart of this inquiry. The president himself must honor his sworn duty to uphold the law by providing the documents Congress has subpoenaed and instructing his staff to testify. If he is innocent, their testimonies will be exculpatory. Subversion of this process, regardless of outcome, represents a subversion of justice.
At MWEG we are committed peacemakers. However, we recognize that true peace is not an absence of conflict. Rather, it requires, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught, a courageous defense of truth and justice. Some argue that an impeachment process must be bi-partisan before it is legitimate. Some say that without Congressional Republican support, investigating the president would be too divisive. We reject this argument as one devoid of moral authority. Peace cannot be purchased so cheaply. Effective leadership does not sacrifice truth and principle on the altar of consensus. Instead, it gives voice to truth and lends courage to those who are fearful. Our nation is truly indivisible only when there is liberty and justice for all.
While we speak to all of our fellow citizens and elected officials, we call specifically upon our co-religionists Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Tom Udall (D-New Mexico) to honor their oaths of office. We remind them that this oath qualifies them for service and was taken in the name of God. The oath of office does not require our representatives to protect the economy, their political party, their seat, their ambition, or even the president. It demands that those sworn to office will uphold the Constitution and fairly adjudicate on behalf of every citizen. We expect them to honor that oath, and we will hold them to account with our votes.
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Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring women of faith to be ambassadors of peace who transcend partisanship and courageously advocate for ethical government. MWEG is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We do, however, fully sustain the leaders and doctrines of the Church.
rzemanfl
(29,556 posts)population but are 4% of the Senate. K&R. n/t
Lucky Luciano
(11,253 posts)rzemanfl
(29,556 posts)Lucky Luciano
(11,253 posts)I will leave my stupidity.
Eugene
(61,859 posts)marble falls
(57,063 posts)men may set policy but the women get it done.
safeinOhio
(32,661 posts)and not just in the Mormon church.
True Blue American
(17,982 posts)And women are rejecting Trump and the brain dead Republicans all over!
Demovictory9
(32,445 posts)IronLionZion
(45,411 posts)Hopefully they can flip some Senate votes
Taraman
(373 posts)Well done sisters.
PatSeg
(47,370 posts)llmart
(15,536 posts)Guess ole' Dumpy just lost the female Mormon vote.
OK, Mormon men. What say ye?
It would be interesting to see what the Mormon men have to say.
Ztolkins
(429 posts)What a thoughtful, deliberate and erudite letter. I am thoroughly impressed.
RestoreAmerica2020
(3,435 posts)...what? It can happen! We can make it happen 2020.
Richard D
(8,752 posts). . for President Pelosi.
AllyCat
(16,174 posts)Then a real dem POTUS.
malaise
(268,885 posts)Disaffected
(4,554 posts)There's links to two other similar statements at the bottom.
All very impressive IMO...
Hekate
(90,632 posts)...was "taken in the name of God."
BadGimp
(4,013 posts)By attempting to compel Ukraine to announce investigations benefitting only his re-election efforts, President Trump forced every American taxpayer to become an unwitting contributor to his political campaign and a supporter of his re-election.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)Dem2theMax
(9,650 posts)I'm sure she voted for drumpf the last election. I want to make sure she doesn't make that mistake again.
KewlKat
(5,624 posts)napi21
(45,806 posts)yesterday stating the Evangelicals should stop supporting DT. If many ofl his religious followers abandon him, he won't have a chance at winning.
CatWoman
(79,294 posts)to join him in asking for a real trial.
MyOwnPeace
(16,925 posts)an interesting follow-up to the "Non-Billy Graham" Christianity Today editorial. Glad to see some others from the religious sector responding to the problem facing our country, especially with the flood of BS that spews from the mouth of IQ45 and his "disciples."
True Blue American
(17,982 posts)Grandchildren agreeing with the article.
Catamount
(1,762 posts)Too emotional to write anything, but K&R
Also thanking the poster!
Pepsidog
(6,254 posts)WheelWalker
(8,955 posts)mdbl
(4,973 posts)May the rest of our country fall behind this statement of logic and support of our constitution. The MAGAT's can all burn in hell.