My opponent presents a scenario where political factions repeatedly abuse impeachment procedures to obstruct government operations. However, that scenario describes a failure of safeguards, not a failure of public accountability itself.
I agree that impeachment should never become a routine political weapon. That is precisely why the process must require substantial verified citizen support, credible evidence, independent investigation, and legal evaluation before any impeachment proceeding can advance.
But let us examine the alternative my opponent proposes: open data, independent audits, live voting records, and automated watchdogs. These are valuable tools, but identifying misconduct is not the same as holding those responsible accountable. What happens when independent audits expose corruption, yet political institutions refuse to act? What happens when watchdogs identify abuse, but those responsible remain protected by political alliances?
Transparency without consequences risks becoming nothing more than public observation.
My position does not advocate removing politicians over ordinary disagreements or unpopular decisions. It advocates giving citizens a constitutional and legally protected mechanism to demand action when serious misconduct is supported by evidence.
Government stability matters, but stability should never become an excuse for protecting those who abuse public authority. A government deserves stability when it serves the people, not immunity when it betrays them.
The purpose of democracy is not simply to keep a government functioning. It is to ensure that the government continues functioning in the interest of the people.