Vetting the Associated mess Predisposed

Regarding “GOP, Dems challenge Holder on subpoenas to AP” (Page A4, Thursday), U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., has shown himself to be biased in the past against the Obama administration and especially against Eric Holder.

But one fact he ignores is that Issa himself voted against the shield law, which was called “The Free Flow of Information Act,” that would have made stronger rules requiring the Department of Justice to protect journalists’ rights.

Ron Curtis, Houston a complete vetting of this president prior to the first election and of his policies since being elected, the AP has emboldened this administration to the point where (it appears) that whatever they want to do is considered legal.

And now, the American people are expected to believe that the Justice Department will honestly investigate the IRS targeting of conservatives?

An honest, impartial, independent press is the primary safeguard of our country and our liberties.

Pat Wetusk, Kingwood to find out about the leak but don’t tell me because I want to insulate myself from any fallout if something bad happens from your actions?

This seems to be standard operating procedure for Holder: blame a subordinate for something that goes wrong in his department, like what happended in the “Fast and Furious” case.

If Holder cannot supervise or control his subordinates, then maybe he shouldn’t be attorney general.

Robert M. Louie, Houston