The Gospel According to Bill Clinton

Forgiveness:

Democrats want the American citizen to forgive Bill Clinton for his indiscretions and let him get on with the nations business. Yet Bill Clinton changes the definitions of his apology by the day. He said he was sorry he misled the American people, but has added that he didn't lie under oath. He apologized for an inappropriate relationship but said he did not have sex with Monica Lewinski. I watched Clinton lie before the Grand Jury to have him now say that he did not commit perjury. Will someone please tell me exactly what specifically President Clinton has apologized for?

He seems to be sincerely sorry for something he did. He apparently wants me to forgive him for some vague sexual indiscretion that really wasn't sexual as he defines sex. He is sorry for misleading us while under oath and yet proclaims that he did not commit perjury. He wants forgiveness, but is vague and misleading even in his request for forgiveness.

As a Christian, I can forgive. Indeed, I am commanded by my Lord to forgive. But for what? I have no idea as to what sin for which he has asked forgiveness.

Honesty:

Can you picture George Washington telling his father the following? "Okay, I admit that I committed an inappropriate action toward the cherry tree, but I did not chop it down." Or George Washington saying, "I can not tell a lie Father, but I will mislead you."

Do you remember the Democrats back in 92 saying, character doesn't matter? It is the character of the presidency that matter! More double speak, the character of the man is the character of the presidency. Nothing Bill Clinton says has worth anymore. He has depreciated his credibility and integrity as a man and as our president.

Actions have Consequences:

If a man became a Christian the day after he got a speeding ticket, would he still have to pay for the speeding ticket? True or False.

To the Democrats the right answer depends if the violator is a Republican or Democrat. If a man commits a crime, then apologizes, he must still be tried for the crime. Even if Bill Clinton admitted to perjury and abuse of power, he should still face the penalty of the crimes. Even if the nation forgave him for his crimes, he must abide by and suffer the consequences of his attempt to obstruct the very laws that he literally swore to uphold.

Laws are a necessity. No one should be above the law. We as a self governing people should expect our elected officials to preserve our laws by living by and enforcing our laws.

Accountability:

The nation's business is upholding and enforcing the law. Bill Clinton has failed as our president. Having oral sex with an intern in the oval office is disgusting but isn't impeachable. Committing perjury and abuse of power is impeachable. Bill Clinton's sins are between those he lied to and God. On the other hand, Bill Clintons crimes are between himself and the Constitution.

Bill Clinton's legacy is his dishonesty, his great lack of self-control and moral character. He has brought a terrible shame on this nation. I can only hope that the American voters, Democrat, Republican, or Independent, raise the standards of our future leaders. We should expect more from our leaders. We should require that they are not only gifted in the political arena, but who are genuinely good folk.

David B. Finlayson

December 19, 1998