BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — A town petition making President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney subject to arrest for crimes against the Constitution has triggered a barrage of criticism from people who say residents are “nuts.” Outraged people are calling the measure the equivalent of treason and vowing in e-mail and phone calls never to visit Vermont.
“Has everyone up there been out in the cold too long?” said one critic.
“I would like to know how I could get some water from your town,” said another. “It’s obvious that there is something special in it.”
The petition — with more than 436 signatures, at least the 5 percent of voters necessary to be considered — goes to a town vote March 4.
Anger at the Bush administration is hardly new in Vermont. The state Senate voted last year to support impeaching the president.
