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> This was likely done to avoid requirements to turn over emails in cases of FOIA requests, or I think a few other conditions. There's supposed to be some degree of transparency in government communications. > By itself, that alone isn't too bad, I think.

Really? I think it demonstrates clear intent to deliberately avoid a federal law (the FOIA). Clinton appears to value keeping her behavior secret over protecting classified information.

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That's certainly not provable, though - she's said she did it so that she could use the device of her choice (Blackberry), not to hide from FOIA. Not sure how easy it would be to establish intent, there.

I'd like to see a grand jury get the opportunity to decide.

That's rarely how it works, though. If the prosecution can't find enough evidence to warrant taking the case to court, they won't. The accused being a very famous politician doesn't change that logic.

I think avoiding the FOIA is bad (and possibly illegal, if intent is proven?), but not that horrible.

The careless handling of classified information is worse, in my opinion.

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