Understanding Impeachment: A Disturbing Trend.

Let’s take a closer look at the second impeachment of Donald Trump, before the U.S. Senate convenes on February 8, 2021, to consider the Articles of Impeachment delivered by the House.

For some, the second impeachment of Donald Trump, and his possible ‘‘disqualification to hold’’ further public office (under art. I § 3 of the Constitution), is a just and welcome undertaking. For others, it’s part of a continuing, unjustified, and unconstitutional assault on their President.

This issue is not simply about Donald Trump. Like most issues that involve the POTUS, it’s about much more than the actions of the person who occupies the office.

Trump is a divisive and polarizing figure, in a time when unity is required to advance the public interest. It remains to be seen if the policies of the incoming administration will promote unity or lead to even greater division. This impeachment is not a good start. Impeachments don’t promote unity or healing.

To continue focusing our attention on Trump is a harmful distraction. It doesn’t advance the public’s agenda on other more pressing issues, like healthcare, unemployment, immigration, infrastructure, and criminal justice reform.

The country needs to heal and move on. And we need to do so with heightened awareness…