Thread: Dear Next President: Stop Torture Day 1

The next president will have a historic opportunity -- on day one -- to take very important steps to restore the rule of law in the interrogation and detention of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, Afghanistan, and in secret prisons around the globe. Every action taken pursuant to an executive order of President Bush can be reversed by executive order of the next president. Therefore, on the first day in office, the next president should issue an executive order directing all agencies to modify their policies and practices immediately to:

• Cease and prohibit the use of torture and abuse, without exception, and direct the Attorney General immediately after his or her confirmation to appoint an outside special counsel to investigate and, if warranted, prosecute any violations of federal criminal laws prohibiting torture and abuse;
• Close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay and either charge and try detainees under criminal law in federal criminal courts or before military courts-martial or transfer them to countries where they will not be tortured or detained without charge;
• Cease and prohibit the practice of extraordinary rendition, which is the transfer of persons, outside of the judicial process, to other countries, including countries that torture or abuse prisoners.

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You know, despite the linksource, I think this is an idea we can all get behind. Thoughts?

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Remember that pesky "Scientific Dictatorship", my theory will be put to the test, especially if Obama wins.

Originally Posted by Ronin Tetsuro

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You know, despite the linksource, I think this is an idea we can all get behind. Thoughts?

All I can say is Amen Brother!

Yes. The vast majority can and should get behind it. Not providing the same basic and important part of the justice system for non-citizens is hypocrisy. Why is that largely ignored? That's the not bastion of freedom it advertises.

We won't provide the due process for people who aren't in "the club".

Well I'm behind it. No matter who wins I hope they stand behind it as well. Good thread Ronin.