In a move that many expected but hoped would not happen, Bush has resolutely used his executive power in his few remaining months to veto a recently Congressionally-approved bill that would have prohibited waterboarding and other harsh CIA interrogation techniques.
Amnesty International has an action letter already drafted, if you wish to write to your local newspaper or senator protesting Bush's measure (but be sure to commend the Senate on theirs!): Click here to write an action letter.
You can also read the full New York Times article/review of the decision and its implications here: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/09/washington/09policy.html?ref=washington
Comments (1)
Dear Liberals,
It is in America’s best interest to keep interrogation practices, such as waterboarding, in place so that institutions, like the CIA, can do their protective duty in service to our country through acquisition of information. Although Cruel and Unusual Punishment is prohibited in our constitution, it only applies to the people of America. If you are not a U.S. citizen, then the U.S. constitution doesn’t apply to you. Although it may seem cruel, the practice keeps us safe from those that wish us harm. How can the government do its job most efficiently when the people it protects critique how they treat those that wish them harm? Why would you throw off that which shields you? It seems like a bad case of masochism to me.
Posted by Chris Evans | December 9, 2008 7:11 PM
Posted on December 9, 2008 19:11