Fair Play
James M. Olson, Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying (Potomac Books, 2006)
Summary: A case-study approach to the ethical and moral questions surrounding espionage. Realistic examples are presented with commentary from the author and a slew of experts from many different fields, often conflicting. Fascinating and provocative.
Key Quote: "I consider myself a moral person—at least I hope I am. But I lied, cheated, manipulated, and deceived every day of my CIA career…I believed then and sill do that all these actions were in the service of a noble cause—but no one could have had the kind of career I did without at least some second thoughts." - p. 13
Bottom Line: Read this book if you have a conscience and are interested in national security.
