Posted on 01/04/2006 3:12:39 AM PST by johnny7
National Security: Charles Schumer thinks that whoever disclosed that we were eavesdropping on al-Qaida is a whistle-blower who deserves praise. And maybe he'd like to see Benedict Arnold's face on Mount Rushmore.
Time was in American history when revealing classified information to the enemy would have meant the firing squad. Today, it garners praise from a U.S. senator. Speaking on Fox News Sunday, Schumer said the investigation into who leaked the fact that the National Security Agency was eavesdropping on calls between overseas terrorists and U.S. residents should focus on the leaker's motivation. "There are differences," he explained, "between felons and whistle-blowers."
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Not that you'd know the difference Chuck! Oh wait, it seems to me that lying to congress is a felony, let me see who was it that lied to congress? Hum??? I seem to recall a certain blue dress...
The Whistle-blower law gives protection to government employees who report wrongdoing to the proper government officials.
It does not extend protection to anyone who simply goes to the NYT.
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