Stardate 20010925.1445 (On Screen): One of the thousands of people killed two weeks ago was Barbara Olson, wife of US Solicitor General Ted Olson. He now has done an interview advocating
the legal changes Attorney General Ashcroft has asked for in the name of fighting terrorism. Olson as a citizen has a right to say whatever he wants, but as Solicitor General I think it has to be pointed out that he has a conflict of interest. His wife was killed; he is, needless to say, filled with grief and rage and wants to get back at those who did it. It's a completely understandable feeling. I grieve for him. But could this cloud his judgement? There's a good chance of it. Should he be making public statements as Solicitor General about the case? I don't think so.
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