RULE OF LAW
Over the seven years of the Bush Administration, the American justice system has taken quite a beating. From the denial of fundamental civil rights and civil liberties to the outright abuse of our Constitution – the integrity of our justice system is in jeopardy.
So, Common Cause is stepping up to the plate to restore our democracy's rule of law. Our first step was to ask new Attorney General Michael Mukasey for a meeting to express our concerns and recommendations. But he refused. I am writing to you today to ask you to make a simple, quick phone call to Attorney General Mukasey, urging him to meet with Common Cause.
Call Attorney General Mukasey right now and ask him to meet with Common Cause! The number is (202) 514-2001. Be sure to report your call!
Whether it's disregard for the rule of law, putting partisan loyalty above "justice for all," or the denial of our most fundamental rights, one thing is clear: the American people deserve a judicial system that they can trust.
That is why Common Cause has worked tirelessly to shield the Department of Justice from corruption's powerful grip. We immediately urged the impeachment of Alberto Gonzales for putting party politics above fairness, and now, with our new Attorney General, we are going to make sure that corruption in the American Justice system comes to a screeching halt.
We believe the new Attorney General should meet with a wide range of civic groups, from conservative to liberal, who are concerned about the erosion of the rule of law. We want him to know that our supporters care deeply about these issues. We just want the opportunity to express your views to him in person. You can help by picking up your phone right now and giving Mukasey a call.
Call Attorney General Mukasey right now at (202) 514-2001. Ask him to meet personally with Common Cause's leadership. Don't forget to tell us how the call went!
It's up to us to demand respect for the rule of law, the Constitution,
and the role of the
I hope you will stand firm with Common Cause as we restore confidence
in the vitality of
Thanks for all you do,
Bob Edgar
P.S. I hope you will call Attorney General Mukasey right now. If enough of us call, I know we can convince our new attorney general to create a fresh start for the Justice Department that Alberto Gonzales left in tatters through his partisanship, and that the President tarnished by overstepping the boundaries of the Executive Branch. Make a call today to (202) 514-2001! Then let us know at www.commoncause.org/CallMukasey.