The Torturers’ Manifesto

New York Times | Apr. 18, 2009 (Editorial)

These memos make it clear that Mr. Bybee is unfit for a job that requires legal judgment and a respect for the Constitution. Congress should impeach him. And if the administration will not conduct a thorough investigation of these issues, then Congress has a constitutional duty to hold the executive branch accountable. If that means putting Donald Rumsfeld and Alberto Gonzales on the stand, even Dick Cheney, we are sure Americans can handle ... Full Story »

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Topics: Torture, Law Enforcement, Law, Obama Administration, CIA
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The Times calls for principled action on the torture.

The Times says investigate; I say prosecute. The prosecution will bring out the information.

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