Where is the Executive Branch?
Of particular note this week was the very disappointing decision by Congress to grant continuing authority to President Bush’s administration to eavesdrop on phone and email of American citizens without judicial oversight. This fundamental tenet of the American system is crucial: an executive branch MUST be held accountable, and that is a role for the judiciary. To see this given away by a Congress fearful for their reelection prospects is beyond disappointing. But it also reminds one of the importance of our work in support of true American values.