March 17, 2009 at 9:55 am
· Filed under Torture and War Crimes
Yesterday an attorney from Canada petitioned the Canadian government to deny entrance into Canada to former President George W. Bush. Seems that there is a Canadian law that prohibits entrance anyone who has been suspected of war crimes, especially torture. Allow entrance of deny it, either decision could cause international ripples.
Some pundits in the US are pushing President Obama about investigating and prosecuting possible war crimes of the Bush administration. Some talk show programs have already judged Bush and Cheney of war crimes.
I understand that action on the war crimes subject could affect President Obama’s “unity” and “go forward” themes. So, I have a suggestion: appoint a veteran that is also a republican to lead any such investigation. Maybe a retired general officer with a positive reputation. Possibly a republican member of Congress who has spoken out against torture. If not a person in congress, then perhaps a conservative republican prosecutor known for integrity.
I believe that an investigation is inevitable. Why not get to it quickly to protect America’s image?
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Doom said,
March 17, 2009 @ 1:29 pm
Bush deserves whatever he gets. The military very clearly that torture is a bad idea. If we torture then how can we expect them to not torture. Every way I view this it is bad leadership – and criminal.
Let us try Bush here before the world beats us to it – that would be an embarrassment.