Removal of Rep. Howard Coble
We, the undersigned, condemn remarks made by Rep. Howard Coble during a call-in program on WKZL-FM on February 4, 2003, where he explicitly supported President Roosevelt's decision to incarcerate the... continue reading »
"If Coble said that about Jim Crow laws, the House would have set a speed record for expelling him. Why should Japanese Americans be any different? And why hasn't the president said anything about this outrageous statement?"
"I think Rep. Cobbe should resign."
"Remove Howard Coble from office."
"It is ridiculous that there are still ignorant people out there today."
"This is the most disturbing statement..If the chairman of Homeland Security believes this then what will stop this administration from the internment of Arab-American's...This is very real just in case you're thinking it can't happen again, not here in Am"
"Undoubtedly there are many who still believe in a particular America and cling onto ideas of an antiquated era. These individuals seriously need to understand the changing demographic nature of our US and harbor a culture that increasingly must choose to "
"America's most tragic mistakes have always been the times that we've limited freedoms out of fear. True patriots know this (i.e., Give me LIBERTY -- not safety -- or give ME death.)"
"Someone this ignorant should not be in a position of power."
"It never ceases to amaze me, although it probably shouldn't by now, how white conservatives are always trying to revise history where actions against minorities are concerned, especially when that history has been well-established by solid facts. I wonder"
"agree"
"Rep. Coble's reveal a frightening disregard for the civil liberties and human rights which this country ostensibly stands for, an attitude which is becoming more accepted in this administration and this congress. All principled citizens must stand up to "
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"I'm embarrassed to be represented by him."
"These old racist senators need to be weeded out!"
"This gentleman's remarks are completely unAmerican."
"please leave"
"statements like these are unacceptable!"
"Rep. Coble's reflect his lack of any sense of justice and history. The internment of Japanese Americans in WWII was known to be largely unnecessary, and Rep. Coble's reflect his prejudiced and racist beliefs. He should apologize and be removed from Cong"
"(zip code 98125) This man's were horrific. This is the 21st century, and it looks like he has some catching up to do. Coble has shown once again that congressmen can be the most un-American people of all."
"It is time for our polititicians to be held accountable for their actions and statements."
"Unbelievable! What's next? End habeas corpus?"
"Rep. Coble and many others in Washington today need a better understanding of the basic rights that all US citizens are SUPPOSED to have."
"Because of Mr. Coble's position in the government his statement is especially unacceptable."
"The legitimacy (not) of these cannot be allowed to permeate politics of the 21st century."
"Coble's reflect a cavalier approach to individual liberty that makes me fear how he'd protect individual liberties from a possibly overzealous Executive Branch. Isn't that what a Legislator is supposed to do? Check the Executive to make sure American dem"