Leaks Have Consequences

We've all been paying attention to the ins and outs of the CIA leak case and the Fitzgerald grand jury, almost making it something of a game as to who'll get indicted, who'll get implicated, and who'll walk away smelling like a rose. It's easy to overlook the fact that, whatever happened and whoever was involved, this was a serious, possibly treasonous act. If you think about it for a few minutes, it becomes obvious that much more is at stake here than the inconvenience to Joe Wilson and his wife Valerie Plame. Anyone she dealt with, especially if they were still in the field, was put at risk. Anyone associated with Brewster Jennings & Associates, Plame's cover company, was suddenly out in the open.

Although I've considered this from time to time, I'm writing about it now because ReddHedd at firedoglake has brought it back to our attention in an extremely thoughtful and powerful post at firedoglake. The contributors to firedoglake have produced particularly sharp commentary on this case and have made the site a must-see daily stop for new developments and informed speculation. Add it to your blog routine.