To try and compare the Janet Reno DoJ, under Clinton, to the John Ashcroft led DoJ, under President Bush is a ludicrous effort in futility.
Outside of some anti-govt libertarians, the anti-war pacifists and all subversives and anarchists, this isn't a news story, but an outrageous attack on AG Ashcroft and the Bush administration in general. Coming during a time of war, makes it a sickening endeavor on the part of O'Reilly.
Anyone who believes his rhetorical trash from O'Reilly is braindead and should seek immediate psychological help.
Get a grip. You GOP cheerleaders are a bunch of wimps who can't handle anyone saying anything critical of the party. You can't defend Ashcroft's actions so you kill the messenger.
I tried to get help. I couldn't pass the test.