Since Leahy and Gonzales' exchange last month, more people have gone before congress to present information. Now that more of the interviews or presentations can be seen on CSpan, an average citizen can read the postures, tone of voice and other gestures that people make when giving testimony. I just wonder how deeply invested in the current administration many citizens are because too many citizens, despite the president's low poll numbers, remain unquestioning of the things that politicians do.
If we went to war to bring "democracy" to Iraq, then why are so many of our civil rights being trampled on?
More importantly, why can't we get straight answers from those charged with preserving the republic/democracy? If so many acts lack transparency, we should have a greater outcry about the behaviors of those in power who work so hard to dampen our freedoms. See patriot act and the various attorney generals, generals, and others who obfuscate in front of congressional oversight committees.
Increasingly the need for peace grows greater. In this blog, I hope to cull readings and activities which may lead to peace. First and foremost, knowing and understanding people from different backgrounds, in my opinion, will lead us to a willingness to avoid war and work for peace in this world.
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