Posted on 07/02/2009 12:54:39 PM PDT by FromLori
The people of Honduras have struggled too long to have their hard-won democracy stolen from them by a Chavez-style dictator. The Honduran Congress, the Honduran Supreme Court, and the Honduran military have acted in accordance to the Honduran constitution and the rule of law.
For weeks leading to his arrest, Zelaya flouted the constitutional authority of the Honduran Congress and Supreme Court, and claimed for himself extra-constitutional control of his nation’s military and political institutions. Every institution from the Electoral Tribunal to the Supreme Court ruled that his actions were unjustified and illegal. Zelaya’s open defiance of democratic norms has set Honduras on a path toward violence, instability, and tyranny.
I am hopeful that as President Obama grows in office, he will eventually turn away from despots like Ahmadinejad, Chavez, Castro, and Zelaya, and give the United States’ full-throated support to the people of any country who are fighting for the same values we cherish and defend in America. The people fighting for freedom around the world, in Iran and Honduras, should never have to wonder which side America will choose between freedom and tyranny.
President Obama’s call for the reinstatement of Zelaya is a slap in the face to the people of Honduras. And the resolution written by the Organization of American States tramples over the hopes and dreams of a free and democratic people.
The rule of law is working in Honduras. President Obama should not undermine the democratic institutions that guarantee freedom by forcing an illegitimate President back into power.
This is not an ideal transition, but Hondurans are adhering to their constitution. The United States should support the Honduran people and their legitimate leaders in their brave and heroic stand for freedom and the rule of law.
The GOP needs to put on their collective man panties, crewl out from under their desks, and say it too.
“Man panties”, the GOP?
Nearly every GOP congress critter wears Victoria Secret undies.
Probably this is what scares the crap out of Mr. Obama
We need to write to DeMint and thank him.
Agree at least one man had the courage to stand up and say that!
I just wrote to him. My daughter lives in SC, and I’m going to ask her to write, too.
This is very important.
Do you have his e mail handy then it would be great to post it so people could do it easily.
Thanks
Once again, thank you Senator DeMint. YOu’re apparently the LAST statesman left in South Carolina Politics.
I do, and I do not support the illegitimate usurper Obama.
Yes, Americans should.
That would explain why Obama does not.
“I am hopeful that as President Obama grows in office, he will eventually turn away from despots like Ahmadinejad, Chavez, Castro, and Zelaya, and give the United States’ full-throated support to the people of any country who are fighting for the same values we cherish and defend in America.”
Sorry Senator, the values that we cherish and defend are not the same as those of the Despot and his Regime.
Thank you for posting that I wouild have but I still have not figured how too.
Great Link!
Don’t forget congress woman Ileana Ros becasuse she sent a letter to BO.
BTW why are so many marxists in America?
Email to the Senator:
I just read your statement (as posted on FreeRepublic.com) and I want to thank you for saying what too many others in our government are saying OPPOSITELY! The Honduran people got rid of their dictator-in-waiting LEGALLY and peaceably. Truth be told, had I been there, the wannabee “Presidente-for-life would have decorated a lamp post. But the military who arrested him exercised superhuman restraint and merely did the bidding of the Congress and Courts, in which they were absolutely correct. And YOU are the only one I’ve heard so far that has the stones to come out and say it like it is.
Thank you VERY much, sir. I cannot offer to vote for you when you run for re-election, as the only time I spent in South Carolina was my “vacation” at Parris Island, back in 1967. But should you run for National office...
DC Wright
USMC Retired
That's right. I think he is the first Pubbie to speak out about this.
Ah, you need to go to FR Boot Camp. ;^)
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