[dfwgator]

Perhaps because they didn't attempt to help a world power which was the declared enemy of the American way of life? What do you think?

Ames helped the Soviet Union, and Pollard's intelligence eventually ended up in Chinese hands. In my book that qualifies for execution.

[headsonpikes]

"In my book that qualifies for execution."

Mine, too.

But the Government has reasons of state to consider, as well.

These reasons do not always 'translate' well to the general public - some thing's must be secret.

World politics is not a board game.