When, oh when, will someone have the wisdom to take down the New York Times for leaking classified information. This is not a case of prior restraint. It IS one of betraying national security, giving aid to the enemies of this country, and helping discredit this country in the eyes of the world. Smart diplomacy would be to put some teeth into our laws. This is not about the Pentagon Papers or airing dirty laundry. It's a release of our tactics and plans to some seriously nasty people who will slit our throats as soon as look at us. And yet the Times publishes these stories as if it can't distinguish between embarrassing a political regime and endangering the country. If I had a business needing advertising in New York, I'd sure find some outlet other than this nest of vipers.

What is most ironic is that this should happen so shortly after a plot to blow up Times Square failed, not because of our brilliant anti-terrorist team, but because the bomber was a bungler.