"What could be so important to these folks that they would possibly sacrifice the lives of people who have committed theirs to the defense of this country?"
The Presidency involves the ultimate in political power. And you're dealing here with Clintonites.
This goes way beyond the acquisition of power. This is about protecting people who facilitated a murderous dictator who was an enemy of this country. This is IMO about suppressing proof of widespread corruption at the very highest level of government.
Regain control of Congress, pass legislation that pulls the docs back. Unseat the president, make it all go away.
Has anyone thought about the possibility that The leaker gave Sandy Burglar a heads up so that he went into the archives and stole notes that might have incriminated The Clinton Administration and him in particular for the failure to capture Bin Laden and prevent the 9-11 attack? These people all seemed to have been an unholy bunch that have spent time covering up their inept intelligence that led to 9-11 and now that they still remain in high positions they are conniving,sneaking,stealing,leaking to try to get back into Power. There has to be a huge connection. I also have a feeling that this firing is just what The Bush Administration has been looking for because it comes out the same week that The White House announces changes beginning in key White House People. Plus it comes out as the Pulitzer Prizes were announced. I do not believe it is a coincidence. Tony Snow should stay where he is, it is going to get very hot and heavy and a very bumpy ride, and it is healthier for him to be Commentator, not in the line of fire. My head is already spinning and this is only a few hours old.