Sen Tim Johnson's brain surg 6 mths ago had left him incapacitated and unable to perform his duties to this country. Several weeks ago he was once again hospitalized. While I respect his service to the nation, as one of 100 (National) Senator's he has a responsibilty to the nation that is currently being carried out by staffers. I think it's time for him to step back.
2007-05-22 07:56:21 · 3 answers · asked by Roger L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yes, I agree. Probably the most effective way to initiate this step is to bring it to the attention of the media, national and local.
2007-05-22 08:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, because he is not unique.
Senate historian Don Ritchie said senators serve out their terms unless they resign or die. Nine senators have remained in the Senate even though illnesses kept them away from the chamber for six months or more.
Political scientist David Brady of Stanford University's Hoover Institution said history is filled with examples of lawmakers remaining in office no matter how severe their disabilities. Brady recalled Sen. Clair Engle of California [D], unable to speak because of a brain tumor, casting an "aye" vote for the 1964 Civil Rights Act by pointing to his eye.
More recently, 100-year-old Strom Thurmond [R] completed his last term as a South Carolina senator while living at Walter Reed Army Hospital.
2007-05-22 15:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by thequeenreigns 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Should be on the same level as the others
2007-05-22 15:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by noethics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋