HENTOFF: An educated electorate

You know, Nat, we are in this little thing they call WAR. Can you think of ANYTHING that might change, during WAR? You know, like REVEALING SECRETS? I know that you guys on the left, that's your stock and trade; revealing secrets. But not everybody sees that as a good idea. And once again, I see that you have a preference to how things are done in other countries. THIS is OUR country. The rest of the world can do as they wish. I understand that MOST of the world, doesn't circumsize their baby boys. Should we do that too? The French gals don't shave their arm pits. Where do stand on the whole arm pit situation? For or against? I know that I enjoy a nice COLD BEER, on a hot afternoon. The English drink theirs' warm. Do you see where I'm going with this, Natty? Now be a good Jewish boy, and mind your 10 Commandments. Thou Shalt Not Covet. This is the best country ON EARTH. If you'ld rather do thing like someplace else, go someplace else.

You are talking about 2 separate subjects. The 1st is answering questions from Congress. These are handled ,but with the leadership and then only those who can keep their mouths shut (few indeed). The 2nd is questions from the press. The press has every right to ask questions but no right to have them answered.