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This is certainly preferable to the Washington Post editorial on the same subject, and it makes some crucial links as well, notably to how the "precious" American judicial system is under serious attack from the same administration Libby served, an administration that "is systematically denying the right of counsel, the right to evidence and even the right to be tried to scores of prisoners who may have committed no crimes at all." It also rightly excoriates the federal prosecutor ... More »
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A prime example of the stark Times editorial. Measured and thoughtful praise of the US system of justice, followed by plain ,almost dry, condemnations of the Bush administration and it's style and substance of leadership.
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I can't help but find it ironic that the issue which the editorial states is "not known" is likely quite well known among its staff but unpublishable because journalists protect sources, even when those sources use them to commit illegal acts. This editorial cites our judicial system as at risk, but clearly has its own interests in that system uppermost in mind.
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This certainly is a good and historical story which everyone in the country should read and digest. There is more to come out in the future and until it does, this a great piece of literature and truth.
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| Submitted by | Submitted by Ben Ross - Mar 7, 2007 - 7:44 AM PST |
| Reviewed by | Ben Ross (review), Kaizar Campwala (review), Fabrice Florin (review), Gerardine O'Hare (review), Rory O'Connor (review), Jami Dwyer (review), Jim Lang (review), Faye Wall (review), Paul Belserene (review), Allan Edwards (review) |
| Edited by | Kaizar Campwala - Mar 7, 2007 - 8:36 AM PST |
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