Reply #6: Of course the state secrets thing is bogus

[Hydra]

Any justice system worth it's spit can be perfectly transparent- and it's in their interest to be so.

As to the DoJ backing down, Bushco prefers their powers not be defined in any way, so they frequently back down when challenged, but continue business as usual and demand the powers again later. It should be interesting to see if Bush vetoes, signing states, or simply ignores it.