While I don't agree with the way some of the audience members conducted themselves at Gonzales' speech, the disruptive behavior of the protesters pales in comparison with Gonzales' actions as White House counsel and U.S. attorney general. Gonzales denied the writ of habeas corpus, authorized illegal, warrantless wiretapping, and lied to Congress about firing U.S. attorneys before ultimately resigning after losing the confidence of Congress members from both parties.
At ,40,000 for an hour-long speech - more than ,600 a minute - I don't think UF owes Gonzales an apology. Rather, I think Gonzales owes the nation an apology for failing to uphold the law and choosing to serve the president instead of the U.S. Constitution.
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