Former Bush officials slam release of torture memos

Agence France-Presse, Associated Press by Associated Press | Apr. 17, 2009 (News Report)

Amid calls for torture prosecutions, former Bush administration officials Friday slammed President Barack Obama's release of terror interrogation memos, warning the move would fuel "timidity and fear" among US spies. Full Story »

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Dwight Rousu
2.8
 by Dwight Rousu - Apr. 17, 2009

The attacks by Bush ex-officials are reported, along with a little bit of background discussion; but no deep investigation of the facts or the law.

Bush officials should be prosecuted for torture, they are defending themselves from the brig. The law says NO, regardless of any dubious claims to effectiveness. Experts say torture does not give useful info.

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