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Perhaps you are confused.

Libby was convicted of perjury because the judge did not accept his assertion that his memory was imperfect.  I realize that in the world of partisan politics it is hugely tempting to climb up on the high horse of sanctimonious self-righteousness and attribute the worst motives to every human error.  Although everyone should be held accountable for their acts no matter the motives, let us not forget Hanlon's Razor: "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity."

Porkov, Libertarian Deist

by Porkov on Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 08:52:11 AM EST


It wasn't just perjury

Libby was also convicted of Obstruction of Justice.

Barbara Burt, Common Cause Election Reform Team Leader

by Barb Burt on Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 03:10:42 PM EST
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