After listening to the Democratic prosecutors present their impeachment articles to the Senate, it is very clear that the articles are accurate and well presented, although repetitious. It is clear that President Trump withheld security funds from Ukraine, in clear violation of the law. It is also clear that the administration learned about the whistleblower one month before it was told to Congress.
The Senate is hearing all these facts and the facts are supported by testimonies.
Trump is guilty of abuse of office and obstruction of Congress, and is also guilty of violating U.S. law by withholding funds approved by Congress, with a time frame for delivery. Congress had to pass legislation to extend the delivery of the security funds (already approved) because Trump had withheld those funds (for political reasons).
If the Senate Republicans vote to deny hearing further testimonies, I believe they are not being true to the American people.
If the Senate Republicans vote to acquit, I believe they are unpatriotic and in violation of their oath of impartiality and their office. It will be putting our Constitution and indeed our country in jeopardy.
WALTER CARLSON
Concord