[Hemingway's Ghost]

In showing such complete lack of common sense and disregard for the highest law of the land they have, rightfully, opened themselves up to ridicule and lawsuit.

In pre-Revolutionary Massachusetts, customs officials who initiated and participated in a bogus customs search could be found personally liable for civil damages. Imagine such a system today?

[Orangedog]

In pre-Revolutionary Massachusetts, customs officials who initiated and participated in a bogus customs search could be found personally liable for civil damages. Imagine such a system today?

The old saying used to be 'authority demands accountability.' These days authority demands immunity...and usually gets it.