Trump and the Impeachment Process — Letters that should have been in the new york times

To the editor:

David Brooks (9.27.19, Yes, He's guilty. Impeachment is a mistake.) makes the outrageous claim that proceeding with the impeachment process is 'completely elitist,' will 'probably achieve nothing' while 'increas(ing) public cynicism' and 'distort(ing) the Democratic primary process.' He is wrong on all counts.

The impeachment inquiry is being carried out by our elected officials who are fulfilling their obligation to serve this country. Americans, through the ballot box have elected the ' 100 mostly millionaire senators' who may ultimately determine President Trump's fate. We hope, if not trust, they will do the right thing. Interpreting the impeachment inquiry as a statement of mistrusting the voting public is a Fox News talking point not reasoned argument.

Rather than increase public cynicism, this decision plainly asserts that the rule of law still matters in our country and that ideals, rather than political calculation, inform the conduct of our elected officials.

The public has reason to expect, if not demand, that our elected officials dispassionately examine the evidence as it becomes available. Facts matter. The truth matters. I have faith that enough moderate Republicans - elected officials and the public at large - realize the gravity of this historical moment and will not be deterred by cynicism or political self-interest.

Respectfully

Larry S Sandberg