Reply #132: Your concern is a common one, but No Consequence = No Accountability

[pat_k]

Your concern is a common one, but accountability for criminal acts cannot exist without a consequence (e.g., restitution or punishment). Trying to take some action short of Impeachment, is like failing to go to trial, even though you have more than enough evidence to convict a perpetrator of a colossal crime.

You are not alone in advocating half measures. Folks on the center/left are hesitant when it comes to accusation and punishment. We do reports. We investigate so we can prevent the crimes "next time," but when we fail to punish wrongs -- or even seek to do so -- our actions are weak and ineffective.

When we "look to the future" instead of demanding punishment for past wrongs, the reactionary right just chuckles and says:

"Whew! For a second there I thought they were actually going to DO something!"