Tuesday, June 11, 2002

TAPPED, perhaps frightened of being overly concerned about a guy accused of wanting to set off a dirty bomb (and that's all we know right now), misses the point I think. The dangerous issue is not just one of outcome but procedure. As the WP editorial they link to points out, the system of justice this man is being subjected to is chosen at the whim of the President. For those resistant to slippery slope concerns -- we've already slipped. He's a citizen.