Northwest Arkansas Times Editorial

Every time President Bush tells us that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, the top law enforcement official in the United States, is a decent human being and an honorable public servant, we want to believe him.

Like most Americans, it’s impossible to have first-hand knowledge of all the twists and turns that have left the president’s old friend struggling to save his job. Like most things it comes down to trust. Do we believe the president when he tells us the attorney general can continue performing his duties in an effective manner despite calls for his resignation from every direction ?

America’s reply has become a resounding “ No ! ”