Well, lawyers used to be called advocates, didn't they?

InOBU posted a thread about this when Stewart was first indicted, and I had a somewhat snide response at the time. I feel a bit differently now.

Stewart does not deny the accusation that she smuggled a statement out of the prison and released it to Reuter's. But the charge ("preparing to aid a conspiracy" or some convoluted crap like that) makes it quite clear that the DoJ was ready and eager to pounce on and make an example out of her, though little harm was done as a result of her actions.

Incoming Justice secretary Alberto Gonzalez immediately stated that the verdict was an important victory in the fight against terrorism.

Be afraid. Be very afraid. I know I am.

Michael