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

PFC Aaron Knapp — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:00:35 -0500

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

SGM Steve Wettstein — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:03:12 -0500

Shit can them.

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:04:13 -0500

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

CPL David Salazar — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:11:09 -0500

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

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

TSgt Anthony Ellis — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:12:36 -0500

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

Capt Mark Strobl — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:15:08 -0500

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

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:26:17 -0500

Fire them. People without guilt will talk freely.

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

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:44:03 -0500

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

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:14:38 -0500

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

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:27:16 -0500

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