Word is that Michael Hayden has been a vociferous supporter of the president's wiretapping program and doesn't adequately understand the Fourth Amendment, which protects people from unreasonable search and seizure without probable cause.
Is there anyone but those with their heads completely up Grover Norquist's butt that don't see this guy is a stunningly bad choice for the man who's responsibilities would inlucde not only running the CIA but ensuring that the agency under his purview does not go too far?
Even as a libertarian I believe there is a need for an organization like the CIA, which would operate overseas to defend the country and our interests, and work to prevent us from coming under attack, but I do not, and cannot support the idea of putting a pro-police state Bush yes-man in office.
It's a terrible terrible idea and I hope the man is roasted alive in his confirmation hearings.
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