Democrats and Republicans agree that James Comey is guilty of politicizing the FBI and meddling in the 2016 election. Everyone can now see that he is guilty of self-righteousness, self-regard and inappropriately producing a petty cash-for-gossip revenge attack on President Trump.
But the serious question, and one that goes to the heart of our confidence in law enforcement in this country, is whether James Comey is guilty of federal crimes.
If there is evidence to that effect, and if a case is not brought against him, that would be a shattering blow to democratic norms. It would send a message that the most senior law enforcement officials in the land can behave exactly as they wish, carry out whatever personal and political vendettas they want – and get away with it. It would send a message that America’s law enforcement officials are, in fact, above the law.
That is a dangerous and frightening scenario – one you would more normally associate with a banana republic or authoritarian dictatorship than the world’s oldest democracy.
Steve Hilton: Will Comey be held accountable for his behavior? Law enforcement cannot be above the law
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