why is obama defending zelaya?

On principle, he asserts, but why say anything? The ousted Honduran president is allied with Chavez and Castro, and his departure should be quietly welcomed by the U.S. administration. Hell, Zelaya’s own political party wonders if he’s mentally fit to remain in office.

I understand opposing military coups. I don’t understand speaking out when one manages to overthrow a Marxist thug with autocratic impulses.

Just say nothing.