This appears to be what Ayers has been up to since Obama became old enough to vote. It is the relevant part of his relationship with Ayers. Ayers was always a principled, idealistic, honorable man. In his youth, he was also misguided and overly zealous, and committed crimes in service to his ideals as a result. Clearly, he has overcome that youthful folly and become more responsible in his methods, without abandoning his ideals. As for the crimes themselves, he was put on trial for them, and the charges were dismissed. That should end the matter for us.

The fact that Ayers has done something this valid, worthwhile, and noteworthy, should serve notice that he is not the caricature that Nobomabots want to make him out to be.

Like so much else along these lines, it's much ado about nothing. As for the university's ongoing effort to obtain the records for release, the relevant passage from the quote is that the university is unable to release them at this time but is working to do so. To suggest a cover-up on that basis is beyond silly to the point of ludicrous.

Unless, of course, it is not silly but rather mendacious. Which is entirely possible.