In your article you mention that Judge Ellis refered to the government's strategy as "novel", but I was wondering if you could elaborate on whether there is any established precident for the Silent Witness Rule? Additionally, it seems that there are an increasing number of cases where federal prosecuters are attempting to circumvent the law in the name of secrecy and classified material. Do you see this as a growing trend, or merely a practice that has attracted more attention as of late?
Steve, you have used the reports own words and they seem to suggest that an aircraft that is "friendly" may be "unfriendly" and that basically it's a coin flip as to whether to shoot down the aircraft in question - - your subtle sarcasm may be lost on some - - is there a better way to identify enemy aircraft?
In your article you mention that Judge Ellis refered to the government's strategy as "novel", but I was wondering if you could elaborate on whether there is any established precident for the Silent Witness Rule? Additionally, it seems that there are an increasing number of cases where federal prosecuters are attempting to circumvent the law in the name of secrecy and classified material. Do you see this as a growing trend, or merely a practice that has attracted more attention as of late?