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The DOJ pursues the "real criminal" in the NSA spying scandal

While the high-level lawbreakers are protected from consequences by our political class, only the courageous whistle-blower is subject to criminal prosecution.

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  • Wednesday, January 7, 2009 07:23 AM

    @ shooter242 . . .

    "Isn't what Tamm did illegal and isn't the rule of law to be applied impartially."

    No and yes. With the "king's authorization" violations of law were commited. Tamm as, I'm sure any lawyer who seeks to conform his conduct to legally mandated professional ethics obligations, pursued the matter internally once he knew. Surely he was rebuffed. He then had a choice--keep quiet or jeopardize his career and future by fulfilling his professional obligation.

    Do you think it's ethical to expose a secret illegal program?

    Do you think it's ethical to illegally expose a secret illegal program?

    Do you think it's fair/just that both Tamm and Pres. Bush et al should be subject to the rule of law equally and impartially?

    Do you believe that the President of the United States of America is above the law or by virtue of his proclamation any action he takes is by definition legal?

    I've asked you before, why do you hate the Constitution, the concept of the rule of law, and America?

    Why are you so pathologically subservient to authority?

    Did you wet the bed much as a child (or adult)?

    Did you suffer a severe head trauma recently or are you currently taking prescription medication that impairs your cognitive functioning?

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