Just gets worse for ATF

[vantec08]

http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-national/atf-counsel-email-to-melson-on-gunwalker-terry-murder-link-prompted-intimidation

[VW*Mike]

See, anyone who thinks that a government agency, or anyone in a position of power will never see their posts made here or on other sites is foolish. We are all being watched in one way or another. To quote the infamous Kurt Cobain “Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you”. Now you know why people here always say "Be careful what you post up"

[Wherryj]

This unfortunately shows how our govenment tends to handle issues. When an unknown source posted ACCURATE information about this scandal, their only reaction seems to be trying to determine who the "leak" was, rather than realizing just how disaterous their program had become.

The government then used it's full powers to intimidate rather than work on repairing the damage. The government is supposed to be afraid of the people, not the other way around.

I agree with you that individuals DO need to be careful what they post, even if it isn't admitting to a crime, making threats, etc. In our current age, it appears that the people DO have a very serious reason to be afraid of our own government.

[vonderplatz]

Looks to me like Melson will be the scape goat while everyone else walks. We can't let this get too high ya know.

[AJAX22]

They have a word for people who think that our government is out to get them: perceptive

[joefreas]

Looks to me like Melson will be the scape goat while everyone else walks. We can't let this get too high ya know.

There were audio recordings released yesterday that have agents talking about Holders knowledge of F&F.

[OlderThanDirt]

Looks to me like Melson will be the scape goat while everyone else walks. We can't let this get too high ya know.

Unless they make him a sweet deal, Melson has already indicated that he will not take the fall on this. Unfortunately, BATFE and DOJ are being uncooperative with congressional investigators and we may never really know that this project had visibility and backing at the highest levels.

[vonderplatz]

Politically, I'm a pessimist so I like being wrong!