The whole concept of executive privilege should be tossed out on its ear. It's Congress, not the Presidency, which most closely represents the voice of the people, and when Congress, on behalf of you and me says, "We want to know the truth!" then anyone, from the President on down, should be compelled to give sworn testimony.

A privilege is not a right. A privilege is something that has to be earned. To retain a privilege, one must follow a set of rules, and Mr. Bush has trampled upon the rulebook at every opportunity.