“Since this has become an issue, why doesn’t Fred Thompson himself, issue a clarification.”
I think Fred’s time is better spent getting his positions out there, as he has been by posting them on his website imwithfred.com. If there is any validity to all the various attacks on Fred, the attack will begin to show legs, until then Fred should ignore them, as the fact that your enemies are attacking, means they fear you, and the public will pick up on that. It also means more free publicity.
Oh, come on. Fred can spare 10 minutes from his busy day to issue a clarification.