convicted as criminals on all mishaps being done rather than leave there offices unchecked....face prison for money spent unwisely
2007-04-15 09:22:17 · 25 answers · asked by Musa 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Absolutely. I've never understood why they go free for doing things that would land any of the rest of us in prison. The law should apply to EVERYONE.
2007-04-15 09:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they should be prosecuted just the same as the average citizen. Just because they think they are the top dog, does not give them a free ride.. This goes for the members of congress , senate, the president and ex-presidents, they are nothing but a common citizen just like the rest of us. Also congress should not be allowed to get a pay raise more than anyone drawing a government check.
2016-03-03 04:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politicians, like everyone else, are subject to the rule of law and would face prosecution (as individuals) if they break the law.
But as for spending money unwisely or making mistakes - nobody is perfect and no politician can please all of the people all of the time.
If you want that criteria applied to politicians then it must be applied to everyone else as well. So, can you say, hand on heart, that you have never had a "mishap" or spent money unwisely?
2007-04-15 09:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Every single day. Politicians are the worst criminals on the planet because they are in positions of power and get away with a lot more than anyone else in the world. No one political party is better than the next. They are all the same and lie on a daily basis.
2007-04-15 09:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Blair is a liar and a murderer, and were I an Iraq parent with dead children, I would be hell bent on seeing Blair and Bush off this mortal coil as soon as possible after they come out of politics.
Hell does not fear those who protect these murderes, and the same fate awaits them too.
2007-04-16 05:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by manforallseasons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely!!!!! Politicians should be held accountable for their actions. Most politicians abuse their power:They are interested in fighting personal battles.Some politicians waste tax payers money and prosecute those who unfortunately embezzle few dollars from tax payers resources.personal promotion:some presidents promote themselves and their colleagues.Politics seems more like a business investment than leading the people.
Doesn't the resistance to withdrawal our troups from Iraq seem like a personal battle at stake???????????
2007-04-15 09:40:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If money spent unwisely were a crime. we'd all be locked up.
But they should be prosecuted if indicted by Congress or a grand jury for breaking the law.
2007-04-15 09:36:42 · answer #7 · answered by commandercody70 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You bet. Scooter Libby is convicted of lying because he misquoted himself because he could not remember exactly what he said to Novak a year earlier. Then howcome Sandy Berger(pronounced 'Burglar') got off with a slap on the wrist?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1174705/posts
2007-04-15 10:00:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For what? In a democracy, you need evidence before you go around prosecuting any Tom, Dick and Harry. Are you alright?
2007-04-15 10:41:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think all politicians should be prosecuted for accepting bribes. But they have a special word for it so they don't get prosecuted. They call it lobbying.
That said, I think it should be easier to arrest a legislator who grossly violates a law.
2007-04-15 09:40:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋