[Khaibit]

Well... the claim is that when a covert operative's cover is blown they are in danger of being killed. They certainly cannot continue to work in that capacity. There is also the potential of compromising their contacts.

If she really was as 'deep cover' as the CIA is claiming then it is a valid objection. If she was working for the CIA while her husband was acting ambassador to Iraq prior to the first Gulf War... and in the field of WMD. Then yeah... that is a big deal.

[Starrgaizr]

What extra security measures did this guy take after she was outed? Did he go into hiding with her? No! He is making the parade around NPR and every TV network that will air him. Did the Pentagon's release of Linda Tripp's personal info get this scrutiny from the press? Did threats of personal injury to Kathleen Wiley?