2008 Woodie Awards
Adler speaks on state of Constitution in the U.S. during Constitution Day celebration
Ryan S. Hunter
Issue date: 9/19/07 Section: News
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Such claims include the authority to seize U.S. citizens from the streets, detain them indefinitely, and deny them legal council and access to courts. Another claim is the authority to conduct domestic surveillance. Still other claims include the authority to engage in preemptive war making, as well as the power to unilaterally suspend treaties (such as the Geneva Convention).
According to Adler, these claims by the President "find no basis in the Constitution," and have resulted in a presidential form of government in the United States, more resembling a monarchy than a democratic republic.
Adler also stated that Bush had asserted the claim the he alone will determine the course of the government in case of another catastrophy; an assertion that Adler said went largely unnoticed or ignored by the national media.
"How can we save our Republic if it is to be saved," asked Adler. "The answer lies in the American people encouraging Congress to cease being subservient to the President. Without an aroused citizenry, there is doubt in whether the Republic will survive."
According to Adler, these claims by the President "find no basis in the Constitution," and have resulted in a presidential form of government in the United States, more resembling a monarchy than a democratic republic.
Adler also stated that Bush had asserted the claim the he alone will determine the course of the government in case of another catastrophy; an assertion that Adler said went largely unnoticed or ignored by the national media.
"How can we save our Republic if it is to be saved," asked Adler. "The answer lies in the American people encouraging Congress to cease being subservient to the President. Without an aroused citizenry, there is doubt in whether the Republic will survive."
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