October Comey Case Study

In a case, such as this, time is money and the clock began ticking the second that letter was sent. Before I can answer the question of what our editorial board will do, I must first put it through the smell test.
I want to know more about the source; who is Comey? I already know he is an FBI director, but who is he? What kind of reputation does he have? Is their clear conflict or possible resolution behind this letter? What is his motive; what does he have to gain or lose by sending this out so late during an election season? I do not see anything entertaining behind this information, but it could serve as a persuasion piece. Where is the evidence? This letter provides no hard evidence other than the word of an FBI agent, this makes it a tricky sell for all. What is the logic here? It lacks context? If you take away the conspiracies, hearsay, etc… this letter goes against what is previously known and if true, it makes fools out of many people. There is so much left out; why now? Where are the details? Are we being manipulated into thinking this is …show more content…
He either reviewed her e-mails, or he didn’t. It could be that he is trying to save his own reputation because he found out that the public is going to learn more than he intended. I think this is more likely, but not necessarily the case and if it is, then this man is not trustworthy any way you look at it. Was he possibly coerced to change his stance? This is also very likely. Our laws are based so that we are either found guilty or innocent, but right away when the case was closed he was automatically loathed by one side while being praised by the other. I find that odd, he did his job. Right? Why be overly emotional about it either way. We either respect our laws, or we don’t. He seemed uncomfortable at every interview afterwards, I’m not sure what to make of his behavior. So, I’m torn