Jeff Smith: Your Tax Dollars at Work, Prosecuting (& Potentially Incarcerating) John Edwards

If John Edwards goes to prison, then many other politicians should join him, according to the Department of Justice's logic.

I have a friend, for instance, who during his first campaign unintentionally did almost exactly what Edwards did. After my friend's first campaign event, the host pulled him aside and said, "Great job! But, can I be candid with you?"

"Sure." Sure, he said, wondering if his rhetoric had been too strong for some in the room.

"OK. Please don't be angry," she said. "But...