Garland doesn’t refuse to admit anything he’s afraid to tell the truth. Societal morés has put fear into him and the law will be perverted unless he chooses speak the truth.
Having a person of his position in federal government and who is afraid to speak the truth is NOT a good thing.
I said something similar before I saw your comment.
Vy disconcerting stuff though. Agreed.
His fear of speaking out tells us that the thing he is afraid of is really, really powerful. This is an AG for pete's sake.
I don't think what he is afraid of is necessarily an organization (though it may be in part). It seems organic, but I think it is certainly more than just societal mores.
This thing is like a dark cloud over our country. It is powerful and capable of destroying people without hesitation or compunction.
I can't think of another instance of such a power being exerted so that people in very powerful positions appear to be enslaved by fear of it.
At least in bolshevik Russia or Nazi Germany, there was a political mechanism behind the fear of speaking out. Here, it seems to be free floating.