What's That I Smell?

Could it be hypocrisy?

Liberty is not possible if government is not accountable to the governed for what it does in their name. But the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association is not so certain of that.

At the ABA's convention in San Francisco, delegates are scheduled to vote on urging the government to curtail public access to records of the criminal courts.

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But unlike the ABA we balance the public's interest toward openness. For there is too much already done behind closed doors.

Yesterday:

Congress passed a bill cementing the president's authority to protect a nation at war. It allows warrantless surveillance for obtaining foreign intelligence from electronic communications routed through the U.S.

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There are safeguards for Americans. The target of the intercept must presumably be on foreign soil. If a party is a person in the U.S., a warrant must be obtained.

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The nation is sharply divided on the president's war against Islamofascism. But it is vital that any president be free to gather the intel necessary to defend us.

Putting aside the passel of lies contained in the second editorial, it's funny how quickly Deeply Held Beliefs™ change when political considerations are at stake.

The government must always be held accountable except when accountability offends our philosophy!

Oh, and the "any president" bit? That'll change if we see President Hillary. I guarantee it.

That's our Dickie!

Mutable Philosopher

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