As I've been working on these racket buster and racket buster-related stories, I have to wonder why it is that the FBI is so protective and proud of Hoover, especially considering all the shady stuff he did - major ethical infractions, no less. And even when that one House representative - during the Salvati hearings - wanted to have Hoover's name removed from the FBI building, he was stonewalled and it was dismissed.

So, what is everyone's thought on why Hoover is still held in high regard by the FBI? Even their bio on him on the FBI site doesn't mention any of the things he did wrong. Thoughts?