http://legaltimes.typepad.com/files/fast-and-furious-ig-report.pdf

Have you ever committed a horrendous crime, in front of many witness's, and been asked "Hey, did you commit a crime"? Which you would probably reply "why no, I didn't commit a crime". Then, were asked to investigate yourself and submit a report. Assumed reply, "Why sure, I'll investigate myself and submit a report". (In a larks ass) Lets suppose this crime broke US law, Mexican law, and International law. And let's toss in a couple of dead federal agents for good measure. How's your report going to look now? Lets add a couple of hundred thousand dead innocent people too. That report is looking pretty bad for your boss, since it was him that was in charge of the whole mess. But if your boss goes to jail, your job could be in jeopardy, since you were directly involved. Okay so lets make the boss look like an idiot, that way it doesn't look so bad. But, what about your involvement, well, now you're an idiot too. Beats going to jail, huh? But, wait, what about lying on this report? Yeah, that way nobody has to look stupid, or as stupid. And, this is a great opportunity for some pay back. Like that wormy little dweeb that keeps parking in your spot, this could work. And, what an easy to earn brownie points, or "brown nose points". Heck, maybe you can work a promotion for your fairy tale. Since your employer is guilty of harboring a bunch of war criminals anyway, lie your ass off, nobody will care.