UUSC Human Rights Defenders Achieve Goal!

"The future depends on what we do in the present." --Mohandas K. Gandhi

John Bolton has resigned his temporary position as U. S. ambassador to the United Nations. "After careful consideration, I have concluded that my service in your administration should end when the current recess appoint expires," Mr. Bolton wrote, according to an article by the Associated Press.

From time to time, the voters in our democracy see elected leadership leading less and instead pursuing it own unacceptable paths. On November 7, 2006, voters became the leadership and spoke directly to every elected official reminding each that ultimate authority rests with the electorate. In a moment that was empowering and inspiring, the essence of democracy determined the outcome and cleared paths for its yet-to-be-known consequences -- one of which is this resignation.

For those who voted on November 7 and advocated relative to this nomination for U. N. ambassador, it's a reality-check moment. Yes, democracy still lives here. Phew! The people spoke, the administration and John Bolton read the tea leaves and found Mr. Bolton did not have the votes. Of course the hard part of democracy is that we need to be just as vigilant in the years ahead for "Democracy is not a spectator sport," as the League of Women Voters reminds us. And they're right.

So when a new U.N. nomination comes forth, we will be ready! Success satisfies and will make us more active creating a greater UUSC voice in public policy.