Deep Throat Revealed

Today, W. Mark Felt admitted to being "Deep Throat" the anonymous informer who leaked Nixons' secrets to reporters. There is no question in my mind that Nixon HAD to relinquish his responsibilities as President (by impeachment or resignation) but in no way did this justify the actions of Mr. Felt, the then #2 man at the FBI who as it turns out was really just a disgruntled employee, wounded from not receiving the top post when Hoover died, a guy with a grudge.
What amazes me and continues to amaze me is how politicians and lawyers (often the same) believe the laws are for everyone but them, that somehow they are above the rules that govern everyone else. But that's ok because "they are right". Nonsense. No one is above the law, not the President, not the FBI, not journalists. Mr. Felt's "respect for the law" was demonstrated later when he was convicted for violating the rights (and homes) of friends & family of SDS activists.