Court declines FBI Jefferson appeal

Carol, Long Valley NJ — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:48:57 GMT

The Right to Privacy was actually validated a wee bit today. There IS hope of being able to revive the Bill of Rights after the current occupants of the WH leave office.

Vote Democratic 2008

Court declines FBI Jefferson appeal

JB, Charlotte, NC — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:56:53 GMT

As a former Louisiana redident who was invited to leave thanks to hurrican Katrina, I can tell you that William "Bill" Jefferson is a liar and a crook.

I mean, doesn't everybody keep $90,000. dollars in their freezer?

Everybody in the Mob.

Court declines FBI Jefferson appeal

Ron H. Allen — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:07:44 GMT

At least the court rejected governmental arrogance. If you dip into history books, Chuck, you can see how far more corrupt the FBI has been than Jefferson. So, I am glad the court is listening moe to the people than to the arrogance and stupidity of the government. Bush has won many stupid cases, not surprisingly so given that he stuffed the court with justices aligned with hi nonsense ideologies.

Court declines FBI Jefferson appeal

Ron H. Allen — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:11:44 GMT

JB, Charlotte, NC,
Yes, he is a crook. But if you can do a little mroe research, you can find even worse corruption cases among other representatives. I try not to base my analysis on ho I feel toward each politician but on the facts available to me as a student of history. I would even argue that our government as a whole is corrupt right now, primarily the presidency and the GOP and DNC.

Court declines FBI Jefferson appeal

Amy Andersen, Eden Prairie, MN — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:37:52 GMT

JB -- Whether Jefferson is a "liar" and a "crook" or not, he's entitled to have his Constitutional rights upheld. Ask yourself how you would feel about that if the FBI came to your house in the middle of the night and demanded to see all your tax records? Even if you have nothing to hide, wouldn't you demand they get a valid warrant?

Carol -- I wish I shared your optimism. Even if a democrat is elected, the most that will probably happen is that he/she will be able to replace some of the more progressive members of the Court, such as Stevens and Ginsberg. Alito and Roberts will be around a long time, and Scalia is immortal, being the devil himself.

Court declines FBI Jefferson appeal

Wayne, Texas — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:06:35 GMT

I had $90,000 cash in the freezer, but I spent it on gasoline over the last 7 years.

Court declines FBI Jefferson appeal

jerry/ corpus christi texas — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:12:11 GMT

I'm sure JB in Charlotte sat silently while in La and watched a succession of corrupt dem and reps pilfer the state coffers...its the way down there

Court declines FBI Jefferson appeal

Greg R., Spokane, WA — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:28:59 GMT

Sounds to me like the Supremes might be a little concerned with their future.......what kind of heartburn will little Scalia have after the Dem landslide?

Court declines FBI Jefferson appeal

James C. Rickett, Tampa, Fl — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:33:34 GMT

Let's get the story straight people. The FBI did have a warrant to search his house and his office. He then claimed privelege based on the fact that since he conducts legislative bussiness in his office, that it could not be searched. With this country's history of corruption in politics from all parties in the past, you would think that the courts would have some mechanism to allow this type of search without having to contact the members of congress before hand so they have the ability to remove any incriminating material.