[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.

[headsonpikes]

Dang!

Drop the apostrophe in 'things'.

Aggghhh...!

[Eric in the Ozarks]

You are correct. Ames and Pollard can be useful to clearify the damage they did.
There was little doubt about the Rosenbergs.