posted on Jun, 11 2007 @ 03:13 PM
I think that is where Morality comes into play...
The problem with Morality, is the extreme variance between culture groups as well as the ever changing nature of morals in general...
Time and time again society has attempted to legislate and criminalize immoral behavior, Drug war, Prostitution, Gambling and Prohibition all come to
mind. While there remain laws being enforced in regards to all of those topics, I think everyone can agree the success of those legal actions varies
from limited to null and void.
The actions of the President in regards to the DOJ attorneys is an action that has been mirrored by presidents in the past. Although the detractors of
the current President have made an issue of this, they have also made issue with his drinking beer, rubbing someones shoulders and riding horses. I am
guessing his underwear is next on the agenda.
Regardless of whether you or I think it best for the country, the "jobs" of those attorneys were, are and for the near future, shall remain at the
"pleasure of the President". The man elected to make those decisions.
I worked a number of years, part time for extra money, with the County Sheriff's Department. It was routine for a new Sheriff to be elected and
dismiss all the deputies that had supported the previous Sheriff. Even if those deputies had 8, 10 even 20 years of service. Happens all the time,
why? Because they work at the "pleasure of the Sheriff."
I think that when discussing "appropriate conduct" and speaking of morallity, one is within boundaries of understanding. When you toss in the mix an
action that is perfectly acceptable except to those that are feeling villainous towards one man, you are discussing a completely different
situation...
Just my .02 cents
Semper