Corruption of the system

Robert Fantina’s criticism on the U.S. Congress reveals a common sentiment of displeasure that many Americans feel right now. Yes, the public was devastated when the tragic collapse of the Twin Towers and the heartbreaking deaths of beloved Americans suddenly took place. However, the war that resulted from this disaster keeps millions of people disheartened. Fantina, in his commentary, “When Truth is the Casualty,” he makes it clear that the Congress and President George W. Bush are to blame for this “unnecessary war.” According to the commentary, the war in Iraq against terrorism merely bases itself on lies of President Bush and the ignorance of the U.S. Congress. This claim disturbs various Americans and also confirms the belief of many others. Fantina also emphasizes the obviousness of his claim when he writes, “[if] this comes as a surprise to anyone it can only be a result of their being comatose for the last five years, and only awakening today and reading the report.”

If all of Fantina’s comments represent truth beyond any doubt, the public falls in utter despair of the system called the American Government that they have long believed in since the days of the Framers. The Congress, out of “patriotism” brought the deaths of over 4,000 of the nation’s very own soldiers. On top of this unthinkable act, the man elected by the people to serve the interests of the many acted upon his own concoction of lies to fulfill his own interests. When the legislative and the executive powers act upon corrupted desires, how can Americans even trust the judicial powers of this nation? A great change must take place under some kind of authority to correct these wrongs that resulted from within the United States and not by any external factor.

Although both presidential candidates Obama and McCain, according to the commentary, are “frightening” choices, the public cannot lose hope. Whatever change either of the candidates bring to this nation after the elections, if the people do not believe in the healing of corruption for this country, the American system of government may not survive this period of turmoil. Fantina views America through the eyes of a pessimist. Americans, however, out of true patriotism, will find light in the darkest of situations.