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The new Report on illegal spying is not a real investigation

Most of the key facts relating to Bush's illegal surveillance programs remains concealed.

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    Civics, anyone?

    It occurred to me as I read this: I can't imagine what it must be like for parents today trying to teach their kids about the world, and about their civic responsibilities. How do you teach them respect for the law -- when The Law Itself (i.e., its highest representatives) stand for: lawlessness?

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