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Question: How do we end up with public servants who 'take the fifth'...

Posted by Old Antarctic Explorer (aka KiwiPrincess) Apr 16 '12, 13:26

...in defense of their conduct?

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Through the democratic process. -- nm - David Apr 16, 13:30
they are federal employees, not slaves. They still have rights. -- nm - Don Homer Apr 16, 13:29 4
- Of course they still have rights, but don't they also have responsibilities... - Old Antarctic Explorer Apr 16, 13:31 3
  - Yes, it's astonishing isn't it that someone who would work for the government might show bad judgment. - pmb Apr 16, 13:46
  - I am not sure what you are saying. Are you saying they should give up their rights when working for the Government? - amoxy Apr 16, 13:33 1
    - Sorry not to be clear. Yes, I agree they should be held to a higher standard... - Old Antarctic Explorer Apr 16, 14:07
Last I checked, you don't give up your constitutional rights when you work for the government. -- nm - znufrii Apr 16, 13:27 3
- You're spot on, of course. But do their 'constitutional rights'... - Old Antarctic Explorer Apr 16, 13:31 2
  - Sure. They have the right to not self-incriminate ... just as anyone does. - Will Hunting Apr 16, 13:41
  - as much as anyone else's does. - znufrii Apr 16, 13:33

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