As we go in to the impeachment of Donald Trump, we need to vote against the rules as put forward by Mitch McConnell last night. For the good of the country, the constitution, and the state of Tennessee, we need to take this impeachment seriously and fairly.
The current rules put forward have the trial going on until as late as 1AM or later, this is unfair and unhealthy for the managers, defense, senators, and the American people. A more moderate time table to allow for a sensible time for arguments and questioning needs to be taken so we are not rushing the parties involved or risking the sleep of the nation.
In a case as important as this we need to hear from witnesses or at the least, we need to hear deposition materials. Every impeachment in the senate has had witnesses or deposition and this trial should be no different. We need first hand accounts and answers to know the truth. The second article is “obstruction of congress” because of the efforts to deny witnesses and evidence, if you vote to not hear from witnesses you will be complicit with this obstruction!
Senator this is an important time for our nation, please vote against the rules as they stand. We deserve a timeline that doesn’t hide into the late hours of the night. We deserve witnesses.
Ryan Tablada (Nashville TN)