Posted by
TheRationalRight on Friday, April 24, 2009 8:54:17 PM
Suppose the Secret Service heard "chatter" that made them aware of imminent threats to the safety of federal politicians. Should they be allowed to fulfill their responsibilities without consulting lawyers? If their lawyers advised them that it is legally defensible to take extraordinary measures to obtain information that would prevent harm to federal officials, would their lawyers be subject to prosecution by some future administration? Are lawyers willing to give such advice anymore? Are security personnel willing to vigilantly execute their responsibilities anymore?
They should be worried. As should we all.