Dear Editor,
The public should note the difference from Guyana in how the American system deals with political law breakers. A former American President is being held accountable by the Congress and maybe soon by the court in civil matters for nudging his supporters to break the law.
Sitting American Presidents were also impeached for violating the tenets of the constitution. In Guyana, Presidents, Prime Ministers, and other office holders were/are hardly ever held accountable for their actions even when there is overwhelming evidence against them.
Former President Donald Trump was impeached (equivalent of an indict-ment) by the Congress in mid-December. His term ended on January 20. But the majority in the Congress still wants to punish him for high crimes. He faces a trial in the Senate. Conviction requires 67 votes out of 100. He is likely to get off as only around 56 Senators would vote to convict regardless of the overwhelming evidence arrayed against his him.
Although he would not be barred from seeking re-election, he would be damaged goods to consider running for office again. Unlike in Guyana where politicians who break laws walk scot-free, at least an effort is made to bring an elected office holder to justice.
Yours truly,
Vishnu Bisram
