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Taking Stands

In re: Tyson, Davis's recall, WMD, security leaks, writing, art, and more.

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br> I see Chip Conway's point. This could backfire for the Republicans. But should political calculations determine whether or not a corrupt governor is removed from office? Should Republicans say, "It is good politics for us to let a corrupt governor continue to ruin the state. That way we will win next time around"? /p> p> SECURITY AGAINST LEAKS br> Re: Jed Babbin's Press Freedom Requires Press Responsibility : /p> p>Agreed. Jed's suggestions make sense. But my real question is: Are we going to find any WMD? Was our intelligence flawed? Or was it merely outdated? Or, are we gonna dig up what the left says never existed? Hope so. What does Mr. Babbin have to say? I'm curious, 'cause I've based some of my opinions on what he's written in his columns. br> -- Al Markel br> San Francisco, CA /p>

Mr. Babbin, Jed, Sir: What were you smoking when you wrote the column? It had to be among the best, most potent available.

First, government at all levels has been singularly unsuccessful in positively identifying leakers. Have you ever heard of "Deep Throat"? And Jed, can we get real here? The press will never, ever cooperate by helping to reveal its own sources. Forget the practical effect of such cooperation. This is an absolute article of faith within the media and the only absolute sin that they recognize. Since you recommend against jail time for reporters, they have zero incentive to identify the leakers.

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