And They Called Me Paranoid

Here's a quote from an editorial printed in the New York Sun on Thursday February 6, 2003.

"So long as the protesters are invoking the Constitution, they might have a look at Article III. That says, “Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.”

. . . And there is no reason to doubt that the “anti-war” protesters — we prefer to call them protesters against freeing Iraq — are giving, at the very least, comfort to Saddam Hussein.

. . . So the New York City police could do worse, in the end, than to allow the protest and send two witnesses along for each participant, with an eye toward preserving at least the possibility of an eventual treason prosecution. Thus fully respecting not just some, but all of the constitutional principles at stake."

There's nothing like a sane and calm voice during these days of trial and tribulation. Thank goodness for the New York Sun, putting it all in perspective. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going back under my bed.