James Comey is a prime example of Washington hubris in
action. A long-time Department of Justice
lawyer turned FBI chief took it upon himself (not his call) last summer to clear
Hillary Clinton of criminal charges from her “gross negligence” in handling “top
secret” information. Then, on the eve of
the Presidential election, disregarding FBI rules, Comey reopened the Clinton
investigation.
Republicans howled in July. Democrats did so that November. And each side had good cause.
But no matter.
Comey knew best. He could only do
right, so why are both sides still so upset with him? After all, the title of his book, A Higher
Loyalty, says it all.
The Constitutional Founders knew what they were doing
when they strove to insure “Rule of Law”.
But the Comeys of the world will always be with us. So vigilance is a constant requirement to
check the weaknesses of human nature.
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