First I have to say that I in no way support what he did. I also believe the sentencing of death was just.
There is an underlying problem here that is more important then the actions of a bomber. The prosecution must, indeed has to, present all materials that were gathered during the course of the investigation. Whether it was shoplifting or blowing up a federal building. Our entire system of “justice”, noting the system not the word, is based on basic rules and laws. If at anytime you choose to bypass that base the system suffers.
It’s all about principle and it disturbs me when I see things in regard to, “forget it, he did it, we know it, who cares if the FBI screwed up, just do what’s right”. What is right is the whole problem. Who gets to decide what is right if we do not follow the basic rules of our society? Next time your on trial for something, possibly that you didn’t do, I’m betting you’ll be counting on everyone following it rather than someone deciding guilt or innocence by not providing information to the defense.
Clinton committing perjury: I don’t give a rats arse about the “what” he perjured. He could have had 1000 dollar potatos for all I care but when standing before the man, under oath and testifying its Russian roulette if you want to lie. He got caught lying under oath, the subject of the lie makes no difference.
The presidential election: I’m not going to argue that there were problems with machines, understanding, and what not. What happened here, the system was trying to change after the election. Regardless of how close the election is the rules cant be changed after the election.
All of these are similar in that the foundation of system is being tested after the fact. If McVeigh gets commuted to life, or even in the extreme case being set free, the blame should fall on the FBI and the prosecuting attorneys office. The purpose is not to kill him but to insure the integrity of the system, McVeigh is just a byproduct now.
Reminds me of a quote from a move: “You will have a fair trial after witch you will be SHOT!!”
Again, I am not defending him but the system. Screw McVeigh. Karma dictates he will be punished.
Zippatuh