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ACLU Slams DOJ Investigation of NSA Whistleblower, Asks For Investigation To Be Called Off

ACLU Website

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Media@aclu.org

NEW YORK – The American Civil Liberties Union today sharply criticized a Justice Department investigation into the disclosure of an illegal National Security Agency domestic eavesdropping operation approved by President George W. Bush.

In a letter to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales as well as two full-page advertisements in the New York Times, the ACLU has called for the appointment of a special counsel to determine whether President Bush violated federal wiretapping laws by authorizing illegal surveillance of domestic targets.

The following statement can be attributed to ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero:

“President Bush broke the law and lied to the American people when he unilaterally authorized secret wiretaps of U.S. citizens. But rather than focus on this constitutional crisis, Attorney General Gonzales is cracking down on critics of his friend and boss. Our nation is strengthened, not weakened, by those whistleblowers who are courageous enough to speak out on violations of the law.”

“To avoid further charges of cronyism, Attorney General Gonzales should call off the investigation. Better yet, Mr. Gonzales ought to fulfill his own oath of office and appoint a special counsel to determine whether federal laws were violated.”

Unbelievable! This shows just how concerned the ACLU is with National Security, absolutely none. Why would the ACLU not want an investigation of sources leaking classified information? What other reason, than hatred of America could it be? What we need is an investigation of the ACLU.

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Posted by Jay on December 30, 2005 3:05 pm

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8 Responses to “ACLU Slams DOJ Investigation of NSA Whistleblower, Asks For Investigation To Be Called Off”

  1. Elmo on December 30th, 2005 3:34 pm

    National security is not the ALCU’s job, They protect our civil liberties.

  2. Asacan on December 30th, 2005 10:34 pm

    For Elmo, who said, “National security is not the ALCU’s job, They protect our civil liberties.”:

    Without National Security, the ACLU has no “job”.

  3. Jay on December 30th, 2005 10:37 pm

    National Security is the President’s job, and the ACLU should keep their nose out of it.

  4. Kevin on December 30th, 2005 11:03 pm

    What was the ACLU’s position on the Plame leak? I don’t recall hearing anything about that.

  5. Jack Deth on December 31st, 2005 3:32 am

    Let the ACLU catterwaller!

    The more the ACLU screams, they more they destroy themselves.

    I doubt the ACLU cuts very much ice with the present administration or the American people.

    Start the investigation and open up the Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein wings of cells at Gitmo.

    I’ll get the popcorn and beer ready.

    Jack.

  6. Gullspirit on December 31st, 2005 4:26 pm

    Today I blogged about the Alphabet Soup — I mean, Scoop …. Tommorrow I’ll think about how best to water down the soup MSM and the ACLU have gotten themselves into! I’m considering adding a splash of mugwump sauce in honor of our elected leaders who can’t take the heat.

    Their fear/hatred-of-anything-Bush has drenched them all in hot water RE: national security.

    It’s time we drained the swamp and revealed these dregs for what they are: self-serving hypocrites for starters …..

    Yeah — I’m angry. Everyone who cares about national security, the battle against terrorism and ethical journalism should be.

  7. apostle on January 2nd, 2006 9:34 am

    Elmo: The ACLU do not protect our civil liberties, they violate them.

    Jack Deth: I agree. They don’t bother me one bit. More and more they shoot themselves in the foot with the American public.

  8. Henry Lee Holder on January 17th, 2006 6:56 pm

    To whom this may concern…

    This is a letter from yet another concerned citizen bearing unbridled agitation for the actions taken by the egotistical pigheads who call themselves the ACLU, which I think should stand for “Atrociously Calloused Looneybins United”, and claim to be “fighting for the pursuit of happiness in favor of the people.” If this message doesn’t directly reach the ACLU, I’d appreciate it of whoever is in charge of this site would see to it that they get it:

    To the ACLU- your blatant and unforgivable actions have threatened to undermine a country founded and built by people of unparalleled virtue, moral character, and yes, Christian beliefs for the sake of promoting peace, prosperity, and the value of human life. Mark my words when I say that the day is coming when every last one of you will answer to the Almighty Creator for every crime you have ever committed against America. Every second that passes is your last chance to
    beg for God’s forgiveness.

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