April 18, 2003

Recently, Colorado Congressman Joel Hefley (R) was criticized for changes he made to a proposal to set up a panel to investigate the Air Force Academy sexual assaults. On a weekend, and in secret, he made changes to protect the management of the academy. He did this by removing  the words, "accountability and responsibility" from the proposal which now states there will only be a "study" of the policies at the academy.

To quickly "seal the deal", Bush signed the proposal  a few days later on April 16, 2003.

Both got caught, but will anyone care?

The women who reported their assaults were blamed for them and nothing was done. Now, Hefley continues the abuse and the President endorses it!

Accountability and responsibility are part of honesty. This requirement was removed because Hefley and Bush do not believe in honesty.  This is shameful and unacceptable!