I completely understand the need for keeping certain things secret.

Anyone who doesn't probably still thinks OJ is looking for the "real" killer.

The real problem, which goes against the whole design of our system of government, is that the current administration's agressive interpretation of the Unitary Executive Theory.

Where's the check on their power?

They are taking steps to prevent either of the other two EQUAL branches of government from reviewing their actions.

Here's a fun little activity for you all: Find and replace "Richard M. Nixon" in the following with "George W. Bush" and ask yourself if we shouldn't have another impeachment? Articles of Nixon's impeachment

Quote: Article 2 Using the powers of the office of President of the United States, Richard M. Nixon, in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in disregard of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has repeatedly engaged in conduct violating the constitutional rights of citizens, impairing the due and proper administration of justice and the conduct of lawful inquiries, or contravening the laws governing agencies of the executive branch and the purposed of these agencies. This conduct has included one or more of the following: 2. He misused the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secret Service, and other executive personnel, in violation or disregard of the constitutional rights of citizens, by directing or authorizing such agencies or personnel to conduct or continue electronic surveillance or other investigations for purposes unrelated to national security, the enforcement of laws, or any other lawful function of his office; he did direct, authorize, or permit the use of information obtained thereby for purposes unrelated to national security, the enforcement of laws, or any other lawful function of his office; and he did direct the concealment of certain records made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of electronic surveillance.

And yes, I see the "unrelated to national security" in the above paragraph, but I counter that with the disregard for the FISA court review system that was set up in response to Milhouse's activities, which W has/had NO LEGAL REASON to circumvent.