It is a strange state of affairs when the AG, who is charged with ensuring that the justice system operates properly, is distrusted by many of the populace for good reason. He should take the initiative to dispose of the claims made against himself. The ordinary presumption of innocence does not apply because he holds political office. Politicians often face doubt and it is imperative that they clear the air. However, Bush, Gonzales and the GOP seem to think otherwise. They muddy the waters by pointing to a common practice of Prosecutors being replaced by Newly elected Presidents. The issue here goes beyond that. It goes to Bush and Gonzales using their trusted positions to cause harm to their political opponents and to use the DOJ to protect their friends. That is a sign of impartiality and not equal treatment under the law. Gonzales has made many of distrust him and the DOJ. Consequently, he has to go and he should be replaced by someone other than a hack.

Robert James in Sydney.

For years many of us have said that Bush is dangerous. Our reasons have been vented and yet Bush remains in office. He continues on his merry way and we do little more than vent our opposition. By now you realise that this is a wheel that turns around and it goes nowhere. It seems that dangerous people are allowed to hold office until they have caused an enormous amount of damage in the form of deaths and ruined societies. After they have wreaked their damage we hope that someone will replace Bush and that they will right the wrongs.

I expect that Bush will spend the rest of his life in comfort with all of his limbs intact and his empty head telling all of us how he was saving the world from terrorism except that after he left office a nasty Democrat undid his good work. Unfortunately, Bush seems to lack a conscience and I doubt that he will be troubled by his legacy. That will be our problem. This silly rich boy has grown up to tell the world how it should be run into the ground.

Robert James speaking out from Sydney.