The video of Martin Luther King's immortal  "I Have a Dream Speech," delivered on August 28, 1963, at the March on Washington, is available  here.

     Ample rationale now exists to impeach Richard B. Cheney. Following are the ten best reasons for impeachment.  This set of reasons is presented in the clear form of the Bill of Rights.  The ten amendments are listed in reverse order (X to I) to reflect the gravity of the Vice President's betrayal of our Constitution.

      Because Vice President Cheney has unlawfully violated the rights of the American people, it is now the urgent responsibility of Congress to uphold and to defend the Constitution. It is their charge and solemn oath to faithfully represent our interests as the People. We remind Congress that the power and authority of the federal government of the United States does not come from the several states, or even the people of the several states, but from an entity identified as the People of the United States of America. Therefore, we, the People, demand the immediate support of H Res 333 calling for the impeachment of Vice President Richard B. Cheney.  Supporting documents for H Res 333 may be accessed here.                                                                                                

Bill of Rights

1. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. 

 2. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

  3. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

  4. In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.  

5. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. 

6. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

7. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

 8. No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

 9. A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.  

10. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.   

This is to gratefully acknowledge BuzzFlash.com for the idea of a contest for the ten best reasons for impeachment and the contest winner B. Dunn for submitting the Bill of Rights.

More soon,

Tish