What's wrong with this picture? - We have a crime that is clearly defined by domestic, military and international law. We have photos, videos and first hand testimony that the crimes actually occurred. And, best of all, we have public confessions of guilt by four major players in the last administration.
But, whenever the topic of torture is discussed, it takes the form of a bizarre debate that makes no sense at all.
Today's editorial at http://tvnewslies.org (Reg's thoughts) addresses the distraction of the debate - as well as the need to fight back against those who would justify or rationalize the crimes in question.
It begins:
KAFKA FOR DUMMIES: THE ABSURD DEBATE OVER TORTURE!
Here we go again. After eight horrific years of lies and deceit and war and death, the American public once again has fallen into the abyss of self delusion. Tragically, just as we near the brink of reversal, we are about to abdicate any claim whatsoever to respect or honor anywhere.
America consistently proclaims itself a nation of laws where justice is blind to privilege or class. And yet, as the world watches in disbelief, this country has become inextricably mired in non-stop debates that defy reason. It is absolutely insane to discuss the possibility that a crime has some Machiavellian validity simply because it ‘works.’ And it is equally incredulous to engage in discussions about the propriety of prosecuting those who have openly admitted their heinous actions.
Something is terribly wrong with this picture.
Here the facts. Check them out. They’re clear; they’re relatively simple to follow. Do the math.
Fact #1 - Torture is a crime under US Domestic, US Military, and International Law.
Fact # 2 – Photographs, video tapes and first hand testimony attesting to the use of torture have been documented
Fact # 3 – George Bush, Dick Cheney and Condoleezza Rice and the judge in charge of the military commission process at Gitmo all have admitted their roles in authorizing the use of torture.
Fact #4 - We have a crime, we have the evidence, and we have the confessions.
What the hell is left to debate?
The article links to documented support of the allegations. It then goes on to remind us of the recent history of war crimes trials that have held world leaders accountable for violations of human rights....from the end of WWII to the tribunals being held in Cambodia and the Hague at the present time.
It's worth a read....
http://tvnewslies.org/...