Is the media hurting the war?

Considering the content of the "Family Jewels" which was just released, I would say that there is definitely a greater need to watch what our Government is doing than ever before. There is absolute proof that the Government, FBI and CIA as well as other agencies committed crimes including dealmaking with gangsters, assassination attempts, spying on US citizens and illegal wiretaps. There is also evidence those practices continue today. Further, it is the same folk leading much of the operations, leftovers from the Nixon Administration like Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld. The Attorney General of the US, Alberto Gonzales may well face criminal charges.If one thing is clear, it is that Americans should NEVER trust their government.

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion

All the more reason such things, and his objection to them, be public knowledge. It is not the Islamic Terrorists that are a threat to the US, but people who hold beliefs like his.The only connection between the War on Terrorism and the Invasion and occupation of Iraq, is that the Invasion of Iraq provides a continuing justification for terrorist acts.Soldiers who kill and rape non-combatants should certainly be charged and tried. Frankly, I place a lot of the blame though on the Administration that placed them in the position.

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion

and very ignorant of history, even recent history.The problem is that the Government lies to the people and cannot be trusted to obey the laws.We absolutely need the media to help expose the government when it becomes criminal in nature and practice.

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion

Or the government.So the severe penalties for lying to Congress and the American people that lead up to the invasion of Iraq should carry exactly what severe penalties?

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion

I'm confused. Exactly what part of dealmaking with gangsters, assassination attempts, spying on US citizens and illegal wiretaps do you consider "Loopholes"?

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion