Open Letter to President Bush

Dear Mr. President,

I am writing to you because I am confused as to your stand on ethics in the White House. The Vice President's chief of staff has been indicted for lying to a grand jury and for obstructing justice in the investigation to uncover who leaked the name of an undercover CIA agent to the public. Your close advisor, Karl Rove, has been implicated in this leak.

Although, Mr. Rove was not indicted yesterday, it is obvious that he played a part in this clearly unethical act. This is where, I become confused. At one point, you said anyone involved in this should, and would be fired. Your White House would stand for ethical behavior and honesty.

But now, you seem unwilling to take the necessary steps to back up your words. Karl Rove should be fired. His actions have been neither ethical or honest. Until, Mr. Rove is fired, you are guilty of obstructing justice in my eyes, and your lack of action shows a tacit approval of his actions.

For a man who professes to hold himself to a higher moral standard, I find this completely indefensible. Please fire Mr. Rove. It is the only way integrity can be restored to the White House.