Here’s the memo I talked about earlier. I got through the first 3 paragraphs and almost vomitted. It’s essentially explaining why we’re allowed to tortore “suspected terrorists”, the Taliban, and others. If you have any respect for human rights, proceed with caution. This may disturb or sicken you.
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I actually thought this article was genius. It really explains Reagan’s philosophy, and why the author thinks it is wrong. Of course, he explains why this is an opinion. Nice job.
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This… I don’t even know what to say to this. This memo was released a few days ago. Here’s a clip from the WSJ on one section:
To protect subordinates should they be charged with torture, the memo advised that Mr. Bush issue a “presidential directive or other writing” that could serve as evidence, since authority to set aside the laws is “inherent in the president.”
(emphasis mine)
Hm. really? I wasn’t aware the President had that power. In fact, I thought it was his duty to “take care that the Laws are faithfully executed.” (Art. II, sec 3 of the Constitution). I’m fairly disgusted right now about this. For an excellent analysis of this (explaining why this is complete bullshit), please check out this post by Phillip Carter.
EDIT: Just as a comment, I’d like to point out that “the Law” refers not only to federal, state, local, etc laws, but also to “the Supreme Law of the Land,” (Article VI) which includes not only the Constitution, but also ALL treaties signed. For example, the Geneva Conventions, International Court, and so forth.
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