06-03-2013, 01:48 AM
Jan Klimkowski Wrote:Quote:Emmerson has urged the US to prosecute any public official who was involved in setting up the CIA "black sites" at which human rights or legal violations occurred. Even though the Obama administration has condemned those who promoted the use of such facilities for inhumane procedures, the administration has taken no steps to punish any of its public officials. Attorney General Eric Holder has said that the Justice Department would not take legal actions against those who "acted in good faith" and followed the guidelines provided by the Office of Legal Counsel during the Bush era.
Low level functionary: "Yeah, I tortured the towelhead, and he made up some shit that turned out to be worthless. But I acted in, geez, what was that phrase, oh yeah... (Adopts big dopey pseudo-sincere grin) I acted in good faith."
US Attorney General: "Thank you for your services to the greatest nation in the world."
Low level functionary (becoming nervous and panicky): "He screamed a lot when we busted his limbs, and then his friend stopped breathing. For good. I have bad dreams. I think I'm traumatised. Can I get some treatment?"
Low level functionary looks around.
The Attorney General seems to have left the room...
Jan,
And as the Nazi concentration camp commanders and their underlings stated, "I vuz only following orders."
Adele