CREW:‘The Hammer belongs in the slammer,’ watchdog reacts to DeLay decision

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http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0816/the-hammer-belongs-slammer-watchdog-reacts-delay-decision/

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In response, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) Executive Director Melanie Sloan released the following statement, which was sent to RAW STORY.

It’s a sad day for America when one of the most corrupt members to ever walk the halls of Congress gets a free pass.

As we continue the work of building a Washington that is worthy of the American people, the Justice Department’s decision not to prosecute Mr. DeLay for his actions sends exactly the wrong message to current and future members.

The fact that Jack Abramoff and Bob Ney (R-OH) are the only two people who went to prison for one of the worst corruption scandals in congressional history is shocking.

"The Hammer belongs in the slammer," Sloan adds. "Mr. DeLay still has crimes to answer for in Texas – generally not considered the best place to be a criminal defendant."

[RandomThoughts]

1. I think his use of that name was not for building.

What is the hammer used for? The claw to remove bent nails, the end to drive nails to hold things together when building.

But maybe the hammer is also to be used as a sledge.

Interesting thought, although I like the hammer in different context, not sure if he ever had a hammer.

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2. Republicans accused of criminal wrong-doing can be thankful there's no justice

for them at Justice (DOJ): if only Don S. were so lucky! :)