EFC, I apologize for not being clear as to what my thinking is. 

The reason I say that people of good will can disagree is because I believe there is a difference between extreme negligence and gross negligence; that "extreme" and "gross" are not interchangeable adverbs. I understand you and others see it differently.

Given that the Attorney General made clear before Comey's statement that she would follow the recommendations of the FBI, I believe shows that the FBI panel reviewing the emails were aware of the weight it's recommendation would hold and the importance of the connection between finding a criminal act and recommending charges be filed. 

I don't have a problem accepting that you see it differently, EFC. Like so many situations, there is room for different opinions. I believe this is one of those situations and I appreciate that this forum allows for the discussion we are having. 

John David