Do others feel Congress has ignored the laws that govern the rest of us, that they consider themselves above the moral, ethical, and legal laws which bind us into an organized mass, a society?

Have our elected leaders forgotten the basic premise that all men are to be treated equally in the eyes of the law? Have they forgotten it is the people's right to control the destiny of our nation and to control the destiny of individuals who would violate societal principles long-established through mores and the written law?

Have they forgotten we are not an isolationist country, that we are watched by other people's on Earth, that other people base many of their beliefs of our society on the actions of our politicians, the most visible persons in our society?

We might as well throw out the concept of "The People Vs........" as it is no longer applicable with the Congressional treatment of Newt Gingrich. The man violated legal, ethical and moral laws, which Congress in essence, ignored.

In doing so, they removed or ignored the right of the people to try transgressors against society in a court of law (at least after an impeachment investigation which would have resulted in the removal of Gingrich. Of this, I haven't any doubt whatsoever. He is and has been a felon).

It is true we theoretically presume innocence. In conjunction with this presumption is also the presumption with proper evidence, the people have the right to determine through the courts whether or not guilt of alleged acts against a person can be proven through established prosecution guidelines.

Even though Gingrich confessed to violations, he not only walks the streets of our capitol and nation a free man but has held his position of importance. The people were not given the right to try him for his violations which is provided in the Constitution should a conviction by Congress follow an impeachment trial.

Congress, and Congress alone, not only became judge and jury, but also acted in the stead of law enforcement and the prosecution. The judicial system was made a shambles of by our elite??? Congress. And, of course, being a Republican Congress, Gingrich was not even investigated, let alone impeached.

Therefore, our principle of equal treatment in the eyes of the law no longer applies in this nation. It has been undermined forever and attorneys defending clients for 'like' societal violations would do well do remember the case of Gingrich Vs the American Principles of Law and Justice.

And, never mind our concepts of ethics, morality, and family values. Congress has also done away with these by treating Gingrich as they did, a minor disciplinary action (which may not cost Gingrich a cent) for very serious offenses which were not, by any stretch of imagination, mere ethics violations.

However, Ladies and Gentlemen, we do not have to stand for it as we have in like cases in the past. We can do something about it.

We do not have to allow another politician to take advantage of his position nor do we have to allow Congress to continue their facade of believing in law and justice. We do not have to allow decisions to be made by Congress that benefit its members and destroys bit by bit much of what this country stands for.

We can begin with the case of The People Vs Washington D.C. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired of the manner in which politicians treat their own, then voice your opinion to Congress and your representative.

It will only take you a few minutes and less money than it takes for a cup of coffee. For once, let's let Congress know exactly how we feel.

Let's excercise a right we have before it is too late, a right our near-totalitarian Congress cannot remove (at least at this time in history), the right to express our opionions and, should a majority prevail, the right to demand proper action be taken.

Special Addendum: It is too bad crystal balls aren't for real. As anyone reading this knows, President Clinton was impeached following relentless efforts by the Republican Party and their lackey, Kenneth Starr, to find something to use against the president.

The 'something' they found in spite of tremendous public opinion against the investigation of Starr and the Republican-dominated Congress, was the president lying about a sexual encounter with a woman. He lied about this while under oath.

Forgotten during the above case concerning Gingrich was the fact Gingrich had also lied while under oath and did so to avoid impeachment and probable prosecution for theft of donated educational funds and tax fraud, feloneous matters far more serious than Mr. Clinton lying about a sexual liason.

Mr. Clinton's lie was termed "obstruction of justice" while Gingrich's was termed an "ethics violation".

Our Congress at work.

When I think about it now (March 12, 1999), it seems to me the Republican Party is guilty of 'obstruction of justice' in regards to Gingrich and the slight slap on his wrist.