should have the same restrictions that we do that normal people do. they shouldn't think they're privileged in any way. this gives them that sense of privilege, doesn't it? >> again in terms of what's been pointed out about libel law very very hard to do in this country. if you're in politics and start saying you've been slanders, the danger of coming across as a crybaby. there are other ways to deal with this. this is a gold mine for republicans to make the case the 2012 election was largely illegitimate. henry reid plying on the senate floor, irs suppressing activist groups and things like that. they should also get after harry reed. censure him for blay about thelytantly lying like that. they did it to joe mcarthur. >> he could have sued him in a civil court, not criminal court because of immunity, but could have been in civil court although that timed out after a year. >> well i think -- i agree with rich. some of these guys like reid are going to be missed because they