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Not the better part of valor

The Jurist
by Marjorie Cohn

04/23/09

Ultimately, it is up to Obama to fulfill his constitutional duty to ensure that the laws are faithfully executed. As he seems inclined to shirk that duty, it is up to us to pressure him, and Congress to hold accountable, those who violate our laws. Obama said that ‘nothing will be gained by spending our time and energy laying blame for the past.’ He is wrong. There is more to gain from upholding the rule of law. It will make future leaders think twice before they authorize the cruel, illegal treatment of other human beings...

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The torture commission trap

CounterPunch
by Michael Ratner

04/23/09

If we are to stop torture in the future we need to send the clear message that if an official tortures, prosecutions will follow. Without that message the next President or even this one, can again put us on the page of torture by signing another executive order. And don’t think that won’t happen no matter how many commissions reach results saying the US should not have tortured. It will and Cheney, Hayden and other have said so...

http://counterpunch.org/ratner04232009.html


Informant: Thomas L. Knapp



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