Ulster County now on board for investigations into impeachment.

[feelthebreeze]

Got this email and thought a little hope would be appreciated.
Feelthebreeze

Dear Friends,

It made me proud to be an American watching democracy in action last night!

The Ulster County Legislature listened to many impassioned speakers making the case for impeachment against Bush and Cheney. Then the legislators spoke - many saying to not begin impeachment proceedings would be as big a crime as those committed by this administration. They passed a resolution ( I believe it was 28 to 9) for an investigation into impeachable offenses to begin immediately (or words to that effect- yes, I wish they had simply called for impeachment, but other local governments have taken this route- like Woodstock- and they get listed with municipalities and counties voting for impeachment- so Ulster Co will be counted as an impeachment county- YEAH!)

We are very grateful for their leadership on this issue. I also want to take this oppportunity to thank Annie Katz, head of CodePink, Hudson Valley Contingent. She spearheaded this effort and the collection of 4,000 local signatures on a petition for impeachment. A person speaking on her behalf informed the legislature that she is now facing a serious health crisis. I know we all send her our very best wishes for a full recovery and Annie...we couldn't have done it without you!

This burgeoning grassroots movement to hold the president and vice-president accountable for their illegal, indefensible acts is the first step in restoring our system of government and our reputation in the world. Like Thomas Paine said, "The responsiblity of the patriot is to protect his country from its government." Thanks to all the patriots who came out last night and to those who have worked and will continue to work to preserve our democracy and our freedoms.

Barbara
New Paltz Women in Black