What should have happened is to set up a sting of sorts where an unknown person threatened to blackmail him about his status unless he did something that involved abusing his position. If he caved, lock him up and ship him out, because he was a security risk waiting to happen. If he came forward, put him on some sort of fast-track to citizenship, as he's a better American than most 'real' Americans.

As the situation stands now, he should get probation and deportation. And possibly an in-depth background check, which, if he passes with flying colors, should lead to some sort of dispensation to facilitate/hasten his return as a legal immigrant. If he's not the saint the article makes him out to be, then so be it.

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Today's forecast: Government corruption.

Tomorrow's forecast: 100% chance of more 'politics as usual'

Maybe it's finally time to vote Libertarian