As part of its investigation into whether nine U.S. attorneys, including Carol Lam in San Diego, were dismissed for inappropriate political reasons, Congress this week issued contempt citations to two people connected with the Bush administration: Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers.

It also issued a subpoena for White House political adviser Karl Rove. If Congress and the administration cannot reach a compromise, a constitutional crisis could ensue. Here is a chance for you to express your views on this important subject.