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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is blocking the main whistleblower in the Fast and Furious case from publishing a book, claiming his retelling of the Mexico “gun-walking” scandal will hurt morale inside the embattled law enforcement agency, according to documents obtained by The Washington Times.

ATF’s dispute with Special Agent John Dodson is setting up a First Amendment showdown that is poised to bring together liberal groups like the American Civil Liberties Union and conservatives in Congress who have championed Mr. Dodson’s protection as a whistleblower.

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The battle also could have repercussions on Capitol Hill, where the two lead investigators who helped uncover the Fast and Furious scandal, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Iowa Republican, and House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell E. Issa, Calif. Republican, had written a foreword to the book, the sources said.

The Annoyed Man wrote: "the most transparently opaque administration in history"

The Annoyed Man wrote:http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/201 ... t-and-fur/
ATF tries to block whistleblowing agent’s Fast and Furious book
1st Amendment battle over ‘gun-walking’ expose

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is blocking the main whistleblower in the Fast and Furious case from publishing a book, claiming his retelling of the Mexico “gun-walking” scandal will hurt morale inside the embattled law enforcement agency, according to documents obtained by The Washington Times.

ATF’s dispute with Special Agent John Dodson is setting up a First Amendment showdown that is poised to bring together liberal groups like the American Civil Liberties Union and conservatives in Congress who have championed Mr. Dodson’s protection as a whistleblower.

{——SNIP——}

The battle also could have repercussions on Capitol Hill, where the two lead investigators who helped uncover the Fast and Furious scandal, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Iowa Republican, and House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell E. Issa, Calif. Republican, had written a foreword to the book, the sources said.

Now....... Exactly WHY wouldn't "the most transparent administration in history" want the lead whistleblower to publish a book about government unaccountability?

Abraham wrote:The title of this thread states: ATF "TRIES" to block, but the article states: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives "IS" blocking the main whistleblower...

So, which is it?

The Annoyed Man wrote:Don't ask me what the definition of "IS" is.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

Abraham wrote:The title of this thread states: ATF "TRIES" to block, but the article states: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives "IS" blocking the main whistleblower...

So, which is it?

Well, I'd say that BATFE has made their move by trying to block publication; but the issue isn't over yet, so it IS blocked for now....until he has his day in court. Then it may not be blocked any longer. So, in this case, "IS" and "TRIES" are the same thing. It is only "IS" if it remains blocked.

The Washington Times wrote:...the Justice Department finds itself on the defensive after a training manual surfaced that suggests federal agents could face a firing squad for leaking government secrets.

Jaguar wrote:Looks like the ATF has a new method for dealing with whistleblowers. A firing squad.

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The Washington Times wrote:...the Justice Department finds itself on the defensive after a training manual surfaced that suggests federal agents could face a firing squad for leaking government secrets.

Dave2 wrote:

Jaguar wrote:Looks like the ATF has a new method for dealing with whistleblowers. A firing squad.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/201 ... ing-squad/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The Washington Times wrote:...the Justice Department finds itself on the defensive after a training manual surfaced that suggests federal agents could face a firing squad for leaking government secrets.

Well, I suppose if said leak ends up constituting treason and it occurs during wartime... I think that'd have to be a pretty unique set of circumstances, though.