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The leakers should be gone after, however the fact that someone leaks information does not relieve the press from their responsibility to not publish info that damages national security, especially in a time of war. If someone leaked the Bush trip to Iraq would you also say it was ok to blare that across the headlines of the NYT?
It sounds like Rodeo is offering the "two wrongs make it right" defense, which isn't logical at its base. The fact that the White house has abused leaks in the past really doesn't have any bearing on the current issue. Of course those involved in leaking information in the past should be investigated and prosecuted, just as those involved in this leak should be investigated and prosecuted.
I'm not sure why you think that you, sitting in front of your computer in your Rhode Island home, have more information and can make a more informed opinion than the chairman of the 9/11 commission who has access to multiple information sources as well as classified information. It's not a matter of taking something on faith, it's more like knowing that the Nobel prize winner in chemistry probably is in a better position to opine on chemistry issues than I am.
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Rick
1984 911 coupe
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