So these VA officials plead the 5th when speaking to the Hill. What does everyone think about this.

2015-11-03T18:00:35-05:00

http://m.military.com/daily-news/2015/11/03/subpoenaed-va-officials-refuse-to-testify-congressional-hearing.html

Subpoenaed VA Officials Refuse to Testify at Congressional Hearing

Two VA executives accused of abusing their authority declined to answer questions during a rare hearing on Capitol Hill.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Nov 3 at 2015 6:03 PM

2015-11-03T18:03:12-05:00

Shit can them.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2015 6:04 PM

2015-11-03T18:04:13-05:00

I think that any government employee should not be allowed that option.

Response by CPL David Salazar made Nov 3 at 2015 6:11 PM

2015-11-03T18:11:09-05:00

They need criminal charges brought up against them and jail time.

Response by TSgt Anthony Ellis made Nov 3 at 2015 7:12 PM

2015-11-03T19:12:36-05:00

I think they plead the fifth because they felt it was political motivated. They should get some jail time.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Nov 3 at 2015 7:15 PM

2015-11-03T19:15:08-05:00

Odd how we perceive one's use of "the 5th"
When LtCol Oliver North took the 5th during Iran-Contra hearings, we all supported him.
When executives in the VA take the 5th, we cry "foul."
To quote my dad (who repeatedly dodged jury duty), "If he's made it this far, let's fry 'em!"

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 3 at 2015 7:26 PM

2015-11-03T19:26:17-05:00

Fire them. People without guilt will talk freely.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 3 at 2015 7:44 PM

2015-11-03T19:44:03-05:00

They protected themselves from self incrimination.....while I do not like it, I rather not be lied to!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2015 8:14 PM

2015-11-03T20:14:38-05:00

At last!
A Constitutional Amendment that everybody in the Executive Branch can agree with!

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 4 at 2015 12:27 AM

2015-11-04T00:27:16-05:00

I think they should not be allowed to plead the 5th, and their answers be mandatory...