Protecting John Doe Update

The Washington Times reports today that Rep. Bennie Thompson has come to his senses and gotten on board with the legislation that would protect tipsters from lawsuits brought forth by terrorist sympathizers like CAIR. Still, there's sure to be some meddling from high ranking Democrats, but if they're insane enough to oppose this, they will certainly suffer at the polls.

This is great and important news. This measure ensures that ordinary citizens can continue to act upon the government's "REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY" urgings without risking legal trouble. And since Mr. Thompson was the last top-ranking lawmaker in the House and Senate homeland-security committees to oppose it, that leaves Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer without significant committee support if they somehow try to pressure conferees against the idea. A majority of the House supports it -- Rep. Peter King's measure passed by a 302-121 margin in March.

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