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dc_dux · 11-14-2006, 08:38 AM

Host....I dont like what this group does any more than you do, but that does not make it a legitimate reason for a Congressional investigation. It would smack of McCarthyism (I can see it now...."Are you or have you ever been a member of the CNP?")

By law, Congressional investigations should have a legislative purpose. The power of Congress to conduct investigations is broad, but it is not unlimited and should not be used to trample on anyone's first amendment rights of free speech or assembly, regardless of what you or I or any member of Congress may think about such persons or organizations.

Further journalistic investigations? Absolutely. Criminal investigation by the US Attorney General or a state AG. Definetely, if there is compelling evidence suggesting criminal activities. Congressional investigation. Under no circumstances. There is no legitmate Constitutional justification.

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dc_dux Location: Washington DC	Host....I dont like what this group does any more than you do, but that does not make it a legitimate reason for a Congressional investigation. It would smack of McCarthyism (I can see it now...."Are you or have you ever been a member of the CNP?") By law, Congressional investigations should have a legislative purpose. The power of Congress to conduct investigations is broad, but it is not unlimited and should not be used to trample on anyone's first amendment rights of free speech or assembly, regardless of what you or I or any member of Congress may think about such persons or organizations. Further journalistic investigations? Absolutely. Criminal investigation by the US Attorney General or a state AG. Definetely, if there is compelling evidence suggesting criminal activities. Congressional investigation. Under no circumstances. There is no legitmate Constitutional justification. __________________ "The perfect is the enemy of the good." ~ Voltaire Last edited by dc_dux; 11-14-2006 at 08:49 AM..