nal. The burden of enforcing the decision fell upon Jackson's shoulders. Jackson disagreed with the Courts and supported the actions by the state (Zinn, 133). His popularity was not at all diminished by his conduct. Here the American Public supported a president falling away from the idea of being submissive. This is in direct contradiction with other actions of different presidencies. On one evening, a few men were arrested for burglary in the Democratic headquarters. This led to the discovery of a president, Nixon at the time, being involved in very illegal activities (Watergate). Nixon was trying to get information from the democrats in order to help his chances at winning the next election. When the news became national, outrages swept across the nation like wildfire. Cries for resignation became louder and louder at each passing moment. The American Public was not going to stand for a president that did not follow the rules. A president should not be free to act in any way he chooses. He should be bound by rules and laws set forth to guide his actions. What about the praise that was given to Jackson? How is this consistent with the treatment of Nixon? The answer is that it is not consistent in any way shape or form. Take for another example, Regan supplying arms to Nicaragua (Iran Contra Scandal). Weapons were sold to Iran in order to release some hostages and the profits were given to the contra revolutionaries in Nicaragua. Regan did this directly after congress told him not to do so. The president was scolded for his crimes but not punished for them. This reaction by the American Public again is contradictory of the idea that a president should follow the rules. A president should follow the rules and disobey them as
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