-Caveat Lector- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: December 21, 1998 8:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: A Different Approach to the Impeachment of President Clinton December 21, 1998 To: Congressman Harold E. Ford, Jr. 9th Congressional District Representative From: Dr. Bill Adkins Senior Pastor-Founder, Greater Imani Church & Christian Center Memphis, Tennessee My Dear Congressman, In lieu of the recent developments surrounding the impeachment of President Clinton, I propose this unique response. Since the president was impeached on articles of perjury and obstruction of justice please consider the following: The posthumous impeachment of the first fifteen Presidents of the United States of America on the charge of lying under oath and obstruction of justice. These charges are based on each President's sworn oath to uphold and the defend the Constitution of the United States. In its preamble that instrument clearly calls on the President of the United States to "Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity." By its own language the Constitution voided the institution of slavery, however, nine of these Presidents personally owned slaves and the others openly disregarded their sworn oath to protect the freedom of all Americans. It was only because of the differing opinions of interpretation of the language that clarity was needed to deal with such sensitive matters, therefore, numerous amendments were added to offer such clarity. Abolitionists argued that the Constitution was clear, however, the 13th Amendment was needed to outlaw slavery, December 18, 1865. The 14th Amendment was needed to define citizenship, so it was passed on July 28th, 1868. The 15th Amendment was needed to offer franchisment and voting rights, so it was passed on March 30th, 1870. The right to vote for women was needed because for some, "men" mentioned in the Constitution only meant "men." That was passed August 26th, 1920. Finally, the Poll Taxes of the South had to be eliminated so the 24th Amendment was passed on February 4th, 1964. The amendments to the Constitution questioned the validity of the original organ, according to Tocqueville. I conclude that the original writing was exact and succinct. Therefore 15 Presidents, prior to Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation were in contempt of their sworn oath. We should consider posthumous impeachment of: George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson Martin Van Buren William H. Harrison James Knox Polk Zachary Taylor Milliard Filmore Franklin Pierce James Buchanan DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
