It is insane and dangerous what the federal government is doing to Lewis "Scooter" Libby. He is being tried for lying about dealing the truth. If Judith Miller can be the poster girl for reporters who do not divulge sources, Libby should be the poster boy for free and open government who provide critical information to the press (leaks). I cannot see the rationale behind this except a federal prosecutor and staff who will even make more money in book deals and public speaking once this trial is concluded.
Leaks are part and parcel of the operations in government. Libby supplied a leak. The direction the courts are going in this case is truly dangerous.
So what he lied about telling the truth. Oh well, Bush will pardon him on January 21, 2009. But Federal Special Prosecutor Fitzgerald, government by contract, should have ended this inqury before any indictment.
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It is insane and dangerous what the federal government is doing to Lewis "Scooter" Libby. He is being tried for lying about dealing the truth. If Judith Miller can be the poster girl for reporters who do not divulge sources, Libby should be the poster boy for free and open government who provide critical information to the press (leaks). I cannot see the rationale behind this except a federal prosecutor and staff who will even make more money in book deals and public speaking once this trial is concluded.
Leaks are part and parcel of the operations in government. Libby supplied a leak. The direction the courts are going in this case is truly dangerous.
So what he lied about telling the truth. Oh well, Bush will pardon him on January 21, 2009. But Federal Special Prosecutor Fitzgerald, government by contract, should have ended this inqury before any indictment.
danny L. McDaniel
Lafayette, Indiana
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