So, it takes an immigration bill to mobilize 500,000 protesters?

[Joe Fields]

We here at DU are fully aware of all the aggregious transgressions that the Bush administration has perpetrated against our citizens and the rest of the world. The list is as long as I am tall (6'1"). And there are many items on that list that are impeachable offenses.

It is hard for me to fathom that millions of peasants with pitchforks haven't yet descended on the White House to run Bush and his cohorts out of town. But it takes an immigration bill to mobilize a coordinated dissent of over 500,000 people in Los Angeles?

Just what is it going to take for Americans to say "ENOUGH!" Do we have to have corroborated photos of Bush and bin Laden laying naked in bed together snorting lines of cocaine for us to mobilize? Has the jack-booted mentality of this administration cowed the public so much that we are afraid to stage numerous massive demonstrations demanding Bush's impeachment?

It's clear that our Democratic leadership is that cowed. I am ashamed to call them my leaders. They are not representing me, my views, my dissatisfaction or outrage, as they should. So everyone, it is clearly up to us to put a stop to the illegal war, the illegal wiretapping and all other fascist actions of this administration.

I hope we can learn from all of the good immigrants who have taken to the streets to protest unfair legislation.

I am not for violence, but I have to say that at least it is heartening to know that when the French get pissed, they sure let their government know it.

Having said all of this, I know that there ARE many here at DU who are actively protesting on a regular basis in their communities. They do actively coordinate letter writing campaigns and letters to the editor campaigns and e-mail petitioning campaigns. But on the whole, Americans cannot wait any longer. We, as a nation need to wake up and get off our asses and DEMAND that our leaders be held accountable.