NY Times Editorial: Free Judy

The Times bemoans Judith Miller's 41 days in jail, today....but here's a better idea about which to editorialize. Miller could be sprung from the pokey immediately if her source gives her the okay to talk. Do an editorial demanding that Scooter Libby sign a waiver allowing her to talk. Do an editorial demanding that President Bush keep his commitment to fully cooperate with the investigation.

For all it's sanctimoniousness about Miller's noble purposes, The Times knows this isn't a case about a public servant whistleblowing to expose corruption in government. It's quite the opposite. This case involves officials at the very highest levels of power in the White House hiding behind reporters to smear a political opponent and undermine national security in a time of war.