Joe McGinniss Violates the Palins' Human Rights

Chris Kelly
HuffPost

"First the Obama Administration opened up the possibility of prosecuting CIA interrogators doing their jobs seeking information from terrorists. Then they tried to go after the Bush Administration lawyers who acted in good faith to protect us in the months after 9/11. Now some of the military brass are court-martialing three brave Navy SEALs for allegedly throwing a single punch at Iraqi terrorist leader Ahmed Hashim Abed. This is wrong... The charges should be dropped, and they should be returned to their unit - with our gratitude for their service." ~ Sarah Palin, On the Moral and Patriotic Ways Torturers Get Information, March 5, 2010

"It's very creepy. Knowing that someone is going to be writing a hit piece, and he's 15 feet away from you... This [summer] is what we live for. We like to be outside and do family activities, and Big Brother is watching." ~ Todd Palin, On the Scary and Bad Ways Joe McGinniss Gets Information, June 2, 2010

"Don't look at me." ~ Christina Aguilera, "Beautiful"

I think we can all agree that when the state tortures people, that's good, and when strangers see the Palins' lawn, that's Big Brother. Journalist Joe McGinniss walked right into that one when he moved to Wasilla without their permission.

Here's how little he respects their peace and quiet: From the house he rented he can see where they're building their TV studio.

There's almost nothing Sarah Palin holds dearer than her privacy, and it you don't believe me, just check out her Facebook posts. The only thing she likes more? CIA interrogators doing their jobs seeking information from terrorists. Or suspected terrorists. Same dif.

So, for Joe McGinniss, and any other nosey Parker looking for information about someone, here's a guide - from Bush Administration lawyers who acted in good faith to protect us -- as to what's acceptable and what isn't.

(More here.)