re: Okay, just wondering...
If they broke the law, or whatever rules that govern the conduct of such operatives, then they should get the hammer dropped on them. If they were following orders from the dark lord or Dear Leader, then their situation is much more tenable.
Did Valerie Plame break the law?
I don't get the parallel here. As soon as "liberals" aren't required to hate the CIA ,by your definition, your confusion will clear up...