[Cboldt]

There are sound reasons for the rule to be what it is, but the reasons depend on judges and a system with integrity. Break the integrity, and then the system itself becomes toxic rather than beneficial. See FBI spying on political campaigns. The core action is NOT CRIMINAL because the action is so far beyond the pale that the controlling regulations just don't talk to it.

What really sucks is that the people who can regulate this, the legislators have impeachment power, don;t want to held accountable, and don;t care that the public is getting the shaft. Listen to how many thanked and praised Comey, for example. The rule of thumb is that there is no such thing as a dishonorable public servant. The presumption should be the oppisite. Crooks until proved otherwise.

[TigersEye]

Thanks! I understand what you’re saying and it’s a good take on the overall situation.