A 'Truth Commission' Is Not Enough

Why We Must Have A Criminal Investigation Into Bush's Lawlessness

The Blue Ribbon commission gets attention and, along with Congressional committees, can get exposures and may help lead to better laws. But they create the danger of interfering and at times making impossible criminal trials of criminals. And they let criminals go unpunished. Full Story »

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by Peter L. Combs - Mar. 13, 2009

Another well expressed call for a Special Prosecutor surrounding the Bush Administrations treatment of prisoners, alleged illegal spying, wiretapping etc. Makes numerous attempts to argue a SP is the only possibility to HEAL the Nation and to learn what happened. Mr. Obama opposes it, he after all may end up having to make the same decisions whether he likes it or not, he might be keeping the door open. The 2007 Federal Anti Torture Act was Never passed. The original is too limited ... More »

Some mistakes were no doubt made, after the fact second guessing and making this another Ken Star situation isn't worth it. Americans today are ... More »

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by Kenneth Sibbett - Mar. 13, 2009

Here,Here. Blue Ribbon committees, Congressional inquiries are nothing but a way for the republicans to stall, lie, and confuse. A special prosecutor has to be appointed.

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by Dwight Rousu - Mar. 13, 2009

The article provides a relatively thorough argument for criminal prosecution of U.S. war crimes.

Representatives of the Justice Department, local police and federal agent who participated in break-ins or wiretaps without warrants, are guilty of clear and unambiguous ... More »

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by Randy Morrow - Mar. 14, 2009
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by Sara W. Funk - Mar. 13, 2009

It is extremely well written, an honest evaluation of what needs to be done to bring justice to these past 8 years.

We have laws to address abuses such as those committed by the last administration and we need to apply them.

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