Thanks all for the input on beliefs and values. My apologies, Norma, for being US-centric. I should know better! LOL!

From everything that I've read, Vi has brought forth and my understanding of the Constitution of the US, it appears probable that the President broke the law as it stands.

Unfortunately, I've spent far too much of my time in courtrooms because I have child who has been in continual trouble. I have witnessed first-hand what is working and isn't working in the justice system. It is such a disembodied process. Having said that, it is the process we have and we have all agreed to support, or to work diligently to change.

Now we come to beliefs and values. I believe I am hearing two different beliefs being expressed on this thread. (If there are more, chime in!)

1. The President must operate within the laws of the U.S. -- no exception. If is suspected that he or she fails to obey the laws, he or she is subject to due process and a day in court. In the President's case, the Constitution defines that as impeachment.

2. The President must operate within the laws of the U.S. -- except in time of war and to protect U.S. citizens. If he or she fails to obey the laws, he or she has an opportunity to explain why the laws were broken. If the explanation is accepted by the people, then no impeachment proceedings are begun.

My belief falls with #1. And it doesn't matter to me which party the President belongs to. I hold the President to high standards.