Retroactive Immunity
Apr. 25th, 2008 10:48 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
jackofallgeeksSo it seems that Republicans are putting in a
petition to get a vote on a bill which includes retroactive immunity for
actions they may or may not have done regarding illegal wiretaps in recent
years.
I can't speak coherently on the subject because it enrages me so. If they
did nothing wrong, they should not need immunity. If they DID do something
wrong, they should not GET immunity. We should not allow a prescedent of,
"it's OK to break the law as long as it serves those in power." We should
clearly state that no one is above the law, and you can't get away with
questionable activities just because The Administration told you to. "I was
just following orders" is not a valid defense.
I'm writing to my congressmen, and I highly suggest you write to yours.
petition to get a vote on a bill which includes retroactive immunity for
actions they may or may not have done regarding illegal wiretaps in recent
years.
I can't speak coherently on the subject because it enrages me so. If they
did nothing wrong, they should not need immunity. If they DID do something
wrong, they should not GET immunity. We should not allow a prescedent of,
"it's OK to break the law as long as it serves those in power." We should
clearly state that no one is above the law, and you can't get away with
questionable activities just because The Administration told you to. "I was
just following orders" is not a valid defense.
I'm writing to my congressmen, and I highly suggest you write to yours.
