Investigate/Prosecute Bush Administration War Crimes
Target:
Barack Obama, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi
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The moral compass of the United States has been permanently damaged by the actions of the Bush administration's war on terror and its aggression in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Part and parcel to this aggression has been the admission of war crimes by those at the highest levels of the Bush administration, including the president himself.
Condoleeza Rice admitted to Senator Carl Levin, head of the Senate Armed Services Committee, that starting in 2002 she held high-level discussions on torture in the White House. This story received little coverage by the mainstream media because it occurred during the 2008 election season.
President George W. Bush, in a stunning admission to ABC News, stated that he knew about the meetings and approved of them. This occurred in April 2008 and no action was taken by the Congress.
On his way out the door, Vice President Dick Cheney has admitted that he approved of waterboarding and other "enhanced interrogation techniques." Not only does he admit it, but he admits it proudly in an attempt to cement his place in the history of Bush torture policies.
The Bush administration has left behind a legacy of war, death and destruction unparalleled in recent history. It has violated both national and international laws, as well as the Geneva Conventions. As Americans, we must hold our own elected officials to the same standards that we hold the rest of the world to.
While Dick Cheney will tell you that waterboarding and other torture techniques have saved American lives, the exact opposite is true. The stories about and pictures of Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo have served to turn more people in these war-torn areas against us.
It is time to demand that the Obama administration appoint a Special Prosecutor to conduct a thorough investigation of Bush administration war crimes that results in an indictment of the guilty parties. Rather than return comfortably to private lives, those complicit in these crimes (and they do not stop here) should take a trip to The Hague.
Condoleeza Rice admitted to Senator Carl Levin, head of the Senate Armed Services Committee, that starting in 2002 she held high-level discussions on torture in the White House. This story received little coverage by the mainstream media because it occurred during the 2008 election season.
President George W. Bush, in a stunning admission to ABC News, stated that he knew about the meetings and approved of them. This occurred in April 2008 and no action was taken by the Congress.
On his way out the door, Vice President Dick Cheney has admitted that he approved of waterboarding and other "enhanced interrogation techniques." Not only does he admit it, but he admits it proudly in an attempt to cement his place in the history of Bush torture policies.
The Bush administration has left behind a legacy of war, death and destruction unparalleled in recent history. It has violated both national and international laws, as well as the Geneva Conventions. As Americans, we must hold our own elected officials to the same standards that we hold the rest of the world to.
While Dick Cheney will tell you that waterboarding and other torture techniques have saved American lives, the exact opposite is true. The stories about and pictures of Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo have served to turn more people in these war-torn areas against us.
It is time to demand that the Obama administration appoint a Special Prosecutor to conduct a thorough investigation of Bush administration war crimes that results in an indictment of the guilty parties. Rather than return comfortably to private lives, those complicit in these crimes (and they do not stop here) should take a trip to The Hague.
The moral compass of the United States has been permanently damaged by the actions of the Bush administration's war on terror and its aggression in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Part and parcel to this aggression has been the admission of war crimes by those at the highest levels of the Bush administration, including the president himself.
Condoleeza Rice admitted to Senator Carl Levin, head of the Senate Armed Services Committee, that starting in 2002 she held high-level discussions on torture in the White House. This story received little coverage by the mainstream media because it occurred during the 2008 election season.
President George W. Bush, in a stunning admission to ABC News, stated that he knew about the meetings and approved of them. This occurred in April 2008 and no action was taken by the Congress.
On his way out the door, Vice President Dick Cheney has admitted that he approved of waterboarding and other "enhanced interrogation techniques." Not only does he admit it, but he admits it proudly in an attempt to cement his place in the history of Bush torture policies.
The Bush administration has left behind a legacy of war, death and destruction unparalleled in recent history. It has violated both national and international laws, as well as the Geneva Conventions. As Americans, we must hold our own elected officials to the same standards that we hold the rest of the world to.
While Dick Cheney will tell you that waterboarding and other torture techniques have saved American lives, the exact opposite is true. The stories about and pictures of Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo have served to turn more people in these war-torn areas against us.
It is time to demand that the Obama administration appoint a Special Prosecutor to conduct a thorough investigation of Bush administration war crimes that results in an indictment of the guilty parties. Rather than return comfortably to private lives, those complicit in these crimes (and they do not stop here) should take a trip to The Hague.
Condoleeza Rice admitted to Senator Carl Levin, head of the Senate Armed Services Committee, that starting in 2002 she held high-level discussions on torture in the White House. This story received little coverage by the mainstream media because it occurred during the 2008 election season.
President George W. Bush, in a stunning admission to ABC News, stated that he knew about the meetings and approved of them. This occurred in April 2008 and no action was taken by the Congress.
On his way out the door, Vice President Dick Cheney has admitted that he approved of waterboarding and other "enhanced interrogation techniques." Not only does he admit it, but he admits it proudly in an attempt to cement his place in the history of Bush torture policies.
The Bush administration has left behind a legacy of war, death and destruction unparalleled in recent history. It has violated both national and international laws, as well as the Geneva Conventions. As Americans, we must hold our own elected officials to the same standards that we hold the rest of the world to.
While Dick Cheney will tell you that waterboarding and other torture techniques have saved American lives, the exact opposite is true. The stories about and pictures of Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo have served to turn more people in these war-torn areas against us.
It is time to demand that the Obama administration appoint a Special Prosecutor to conduct a thorough investigation of Bush administration war crimes that results in an indictment of the guilty parties. Rather than return comfortably to private lives, those complicit in these crimes (and they do not stop here) should take a trip to The Hague.
We the undersigned request that the Obama administration appoint a Special Prosecutor to investigate and prosecute the high-ranking officials in the Bush administration who have admitted to knowing about and approving the use of torture during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. These officials include Condoleeza Rice, Dick Cheney, and George W. Bush. Others present at meetings include John Ashcroft, Donald Rumsfeld, Colin Powell and Alberto Gonzales.
The Bush administration has been lawless, violating national and international laws as well as the Geneva Conventions. Moreover, Bush, Rice and Cheney have admitted to these war crimes without hesitation.
What makes these people different than Saddam Hussein, Pol Pot or Radovan Karadzic? Nothing. Being American does not give them a free pass.
Thanks for taking the time to read this letter.
The Bush administration has been lawless, violating national and international laws as well as the Geneva Conventions. Moreover, Bush, Rice and Cheney have admitted to these war crimes without hesitation.
What makes these people different than Saddam Hussein, Pol Pot or Radovan Karadzic? Nothing. Being American does not give them a free pass.
Thanks for taking the time to read this letter.
We signed the "Investigate/Prosecute Bush Administration War Crimes" petition!
# 223:
9:02 am PDT, Jul 6,
Larry Morley, California
I cannot live with this blood on my hands unless I participate in bringing my ex leader to justice.
I cannot live with this blood on my hands unless I participate in bringing my ex leader to justice.
# 222:
11:59 pm PDT, Jul 1,
Jeff Barber, Texas
If you have any shred of morality and respect for our laws and our Constitution then you will prosecute these criminals immediately!
If you have any shred of morality and respect for our laws and our Constitution then you will prosecute these criminals immediately!
# 221:
11:44 pm PDT, Jun 28,
Casey Weber, California
# 220:
8:45 pm PDT, Jun 10,
Aaron Pendell, Illinois
# 219:
3:39 pm PDT, Jun 3,
Name not displayed, California
torture is NEVER acceptable, the truth is never gained by causing horrific pain to acquire the truth..one will say anything to stop the agony...think 'inquisition' of the middle ages...did the torture victims fly on a broom stick as well?
torture is NEVER acceptable, the truth is never gained by causing horrific pain to acquire the truth..one will say anything to stop the agony...think 'inquisition' of the middle ages...did the torture victims fly on a broom stick as well?
# 218:
11:27 am PDT, May 31,
Name not displayed, South Dakota
# 217:
9:51 am PDT, May 30,
Alf Carlesater, Singapore
# 216:
7:17 am PDT, May 22,
Ginger Cosentino, Arizona
# 215:
6:45 pm PDT, May 19,
Denise Caldwell, Wisconsin
# 214:
10:01 am PDT, May 18,
Jake Russell, Washington
# 213:
8:05 am PDT, May 13,
Doug Hoskovec, Colorado
# 212:
5:09 pm PDT, May 11,
Name not displayed, California
It is imperative that these criminals be prosecuted for the crimes that they have perpetrated. No one should ever be above the laws of The United States, the World and Humanity.
It is imperative that these criminals be prosecuted for the crimes that they have perpetrated. No one should ever be above the laws of The United States, the World and Humanity.
# 211:
7:05 am PDT, May 9,
Laurence Wert, New Hampshire
Even the Neocon God Ronald Reagan was against torture. It is against the law! If the officials of our government to not hold these people to account then they are guilty of aiding and abetting criminals. War crimes are only the tip of a huge iceberg of culpability of the larger Bush Crime Family. Do you not realize that groups like the PNAC, planned for years, advocated for, took control at the top of our government, and tried to put their plans into action to "legally" overthrow our government. When did this stop being called treason?
Even the Neocon God Ronald Reagan was against torture. It is against the law! If the officials of our government to not hold these people to account then they are guilty of aiding and abetting criminals. War crimes are only the tip of a huge iceberg of culpability of the larger Bush Crime Family. Do you not realize that groups like the PNAC, planned for years, advocated for, took control at the top of our government, and tried to put their plans into action to "legally" overthrow our government. When did this stop being called treason?
# 210:
4:01 pm PDT, May 4,
G Mason, Florida
A special prosecutor should be appointed right away to go after these war criminals who walk so proudly among us!
A special prosecutor should be appointed right away to go after these war criminals who walk so proudly among us!
# 209:
7:43 am PDT, May 3,
Peter Tak, Netherlands
# 208:
7:25 pm PDT, Apr 29,
Nicki Teixeira, California
Mr. Obama and our Congress took oaths to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the land. They must be reminded that they must do this job regardless of whether they think it is divisive or not.
Mr. Obama and our Congress took oaths to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the land. They must be reminded that they must do this job regardless of whether they think it is divisive or not.
# 207:
10:15 am PDT, Apr 29,
Name not displayed, Colorado
It is a sad day when our President and his administration authorize such unacceptable, immoral behavior of the US.
It is a sad day when our President and his administration authorize such unacceptable, immoral behavior of the US.
# 206:
7:55 pm PDT, Apr 27,
Alicia Doktor, California
# 205:
6:32 am PDT, Apr 26,
Name not displayed, Ohio
if america is a country of laws enact them or destroy them because they dont work for all just a few.
if america is a country of laws enact them or destroy them because they dont work for all just a few.
# 204:
10:40 pm PDT, Apr 25,
Jennifer Wilson, California
I am ashamed of our leaders decisions to use torture as a means of extracting information from suspected terrorists. A thorough investigation of intelligence personnel and their legal representatives is absolutely imperative to prevent such extreme measures from being used in the future.
I am ashamed of our leaders decisions to use torture as a means of extracting information from suspected terrorists. A thorough investigation of intelligence personnel and their legal representatives is absolutely imperative to prevent such extreme measures from being used in the future.
# 203:
11:59 am PDT, Apr 25,
Nicole Rockwell, Florida
# 202:
6:49 pm PDT, Apr 24,
Nicole Vincente, Florida
Quite frankly, I am a bit frustrated by the fact there have not already been charges brought against the obviously guilty. If their acts weren't so disgusting, it would be almost comical the way they can stare right into the camera straight-faced and defiant in light of the incontestable evidence of deliberate torture. The defense of these war crimes by the former administration is mind boggling to me. They cry it was in the name of our country's safety, when in fact, their actions only served to make more enemies for the U.S.A. throughout the global community.
Quite frankly, I am a bit frustrated by the fact there have not already been charges brought against the obviously guilty. If their acts weren't so disgusting, it would be almost comical the way they can stare right into the camera straight-faced and defiant in light of the incontestable evidence of deliberate torture. The defense of these war crimes by the former administration is mind boggling to me. They cry it was in the name of our country's safety, when in fact, their actions only served to make more enemies for the U.S.A. throughout the global community.
# 201:
10:10 am PDT, Apr 24,
Name not displayed, Missouri
Not only torture, but a war of aggression that causes hundreds of thousands of innocent deaths. These atrocious acts should NEVER go unchecked. The Bush administration is responsible for every one of the deaths in Iraq and the resultant national debt we now bear. Bush has destroyed a nation, and nearly destoyed our own. Thousands of nonviolent drug offenders fill our prisons, people who have never harmed anyone, yet a President can start a war of aggression based on purposful misinformation and put us into trillions of dollars of national debt and we have to think about whether we prosecute him. The hypocrisy is painfully clear.
Not only torture, but a war of aggression that causes hundreds of thousands of innocent deaths. These atrocious acts should NEVER go unchecked. The Bush administration is responsible for every one of the deaths in Iraq and the resultant national debt we now bear. Bush has destroyed a nation, and nearly destoyed our own. Thousands of nonviolent drug offenders fill our prisons, people who have never harmed anyone, yet a President can start a war of aggression based on purposful misinformation and put us into trillions of dollars of national debt and we have to think about whether we prosecute him. The hypocrisy is painfully clear.
# 200:
6:26 am PDT, Apr 23,
Name not displayed, Florida
I believe that until we bring those to justice who flagrantly and proudly thumbed their nose at our laws and constitution, that those who invaded our privacy and censored our freedom of speech, that those who involved us in an illegal war costing the world millions of lives, that those who have brought the reputation of America down to their level of political vitriol worldwide should be held accountable for their actions for their abuse of power just as I or any other American would be held accountable for our actions should we break the law of the land. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW INCLUDING ANY PRESIDENT AND THEIR ADMINISTRATIONS. If we, as a country, do not take action we will never be free from the guilt, feeling of powerlessness, that we could have done something and didn't.
I believe that until we bring those to justice who flagrantly and proudly thumbed their nose at our laws and constitution, that those who invaded our privacy and censored our freedom of speech, that those who involved us in an illegal war costing the world millions of lives, that those who have brought the reputation of America down to their level of political vitriol worldwide should be held accountable for their actions for their abuse of power just as I or any other American would be held accountable for our actions should we break the law of the land. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW INCLUDING ANY PRESIDENT AND THEIR ADMINISTRATIONS. If we, as a country, do not take action we will never be free from the guilt, feeling of powerlessness, that we could have done something and didn't.
# 199:
4:51 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Ronald Morley, Michigan
It is essential that former President G.W. Bush, former Vice-President Dick Cheney, former Attorneys General John Ashcroft and Alberto Gonzales and others involved in formulating and carrying out the Bush regime's policy of torturing prisoners held by the United States anywhere in the world be prosecuted for war crimes. Failure to do so leaves all of the precedents set by the previous U.S. regime in place, ready for use at any time in the future. Furthermore, prosecution of former President Bush and his co-conspirators will show the world that we are serious about maintaining human rights around the world, not only when it is convenient to do so.
It is essential that former President G.W. Bush, former Vice-President Dick Cheney, former Attorneys General John Ashcroft and Alberto Gonzales and others involved in formulating and carrying out the Bush regime's policy of torturing prisoners held by the United States anywhere in the world be prosecuted for war crimes. Failure to do so leaves all of the precedents set by the previous U.S. regime in place, ready for use at any time in the future. Furthermore, prosecution of former President Bush and his co-conspirators will show the world that we are serious about maintaining human rights around the world, not only when it is convenient to do so.
# 198:
1:55 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Melanie Biddle, Ohio
No one is above the law. Bush/Cheney should be tried for war crimes.
No one is above the law. Bush/Cheney should be tried for war crimes.
# 197:
7:45 am PDT, Apr 22,
RANDY CAMPBELL, South Carolina
FOOLS: THAT'S WHAT YALL ARE!!!!!!!THAT SIGNS THIS PETITION. WHEN WE ARE AT WAR DO YOU THINK OUR ENEMIES TREAT OUR MEN AND WOMEN FAIRLY. NO NO NO NO NO THEY DON'T. IF TORTURE PROTECTS OUR NATION THEN SO BE IT. I AND OTHERS COMMEND THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION FOR PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY. LET OUR ENEMIES KNOW THAT AMERICANS ARE NOT GONNA BE PUSHED AROUND!!!!!!IF YOU WANT TO PASS AROUND A MUCH NEEDED PETITION, START ONE TO IMPEACH OUR COTTON PICKING,HALF-BREED PRESIDENT.HE IS KILLING OUR GREAT COUNTRY FROMM WITHIN.
FOOLS: THAT'S WHAT YALL ARE!!!!!!!THAT SIGNS THIS PETITION. WHEN WE ARE AT WAR DO YOU THINK OUR ENEMIES TREAT OUR MEN AND WOMEN FAIRLY. NO NO NO NO NO THEY DON'T. IF TORTURE PROTECTS OUR NATION THEN SO BE IT. I AND OTHERS COMMEND THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION FOR PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY. LET OUR ENEMIES KNOW THAT AMERICANS ARE NOT GONNA BE PUSHED AROUND!!!!!!IF YOU WANT TO PASS AROUND A MUCH NEEDED PETITION, START ONE TO IMPEACH OUR COTTON PICKING,HALF-BREED PRESIDENT.HE IS KILLING OUR GREAT COUNTRY FROMM WITHIN.
# 196:
4:34 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Melinda Johnson, Washington
We must remain a nation of laws, and those who break our laws must be held accountable. Please investigate and prosecute the crimes of the Bush administration. Stand up. Do the right thing. Give a message to the world, our children, and future generations.
We must remain a nation of laws, and those who break our laws must be held accountable. Please investigate and prosecute the crimes of the Bush administration. Stand up. Do the right thing. Give a message to the world, our children, and future generations.
# 195:
11:24 am PDT, Apr 21,
Wendy Pulaski, Michigan
I can't imagine letting these criminals get away with their crimes. What does that say to the rest of the world? They have had no accountability for the last eight years, and I believe this country is ready to see them prosecuted.
I can't imagine letting these criminals get away with their crimes. What does that say to the rest of the world? They have had no accountability for the last eight years, and I believe this country is ready to see them prosecuted.
# 194:
12:12 pm PDT, Apr 20,
Rebecka Justice, Oregon
I find it really hard to understand why an American Soldier, accused of murdering an Iraqi Citizen, faces life in prison while the Bush Administration and those who gave them the OK to murder several Hundred Thousand Iraqis based on a lie, go scott free. Not to mention, brag about using hideous, inhuman, torture methods on hundreds of others. One of the biggest 'Changes' I was looking for from this Administration, was getting back to the Constitution for ALL. Now we learn that, for those in power in this country, there won't even be a slap on the wrist for even their most depraved actions. What far too many people fail to understand is that there is nothing new here. The only difference is that this time the perpetrators bragged about their depravity. Read about the Cherokee victory in the Supreme Court, and Jackson's decision to ignore that Court. Or Wounded Knee? Or the Wars in Bosnia, and Kosovo? You think we were right in either case? We oversaw the murder of 250,000 Croatian Serbs during the Bosnian war, meanwhile basing the war on a lie. In Kosovo, the Albanians had more rights than we have here. Albanians murdered our WWII Allied POW Airmen. The Serbs hid them and 500 of them took out an full page Ad in The Washington Post to tell us the truth that our leaders thought it best we didn't know. This sort of thing has went on all down the line of our History. Like I said, I had hoped for change. About all I have is a miniscule hope. No where near a likelihood.
I find it really hard to understand why an American Soldier, accused of murdering an Iraqi Citizen, faces life in prison while the Bush Administration and those who gave them the OK to murder several Hundred Thousand Iraqis based on a lie, go scott free. Not to mention, brag about using hideous, inhuman, torture methods on hundreds of others. One of the biggest 'Changes' I was looking for from this Administration, was getting back to the Constitution for ALL. Now we learn that, for those in power in this country, there won't even be a slap on the wrist for even their most depraved actions. What far too many people fail to understand is that there is nothing new here. The only difference is that this time the perpetrators bragged about their depravity. Read about the Cherokee victory in the Supreme Court, and Jackson's decision to ignore that Court. Or Wounded Knee? Or the Wars in Bosnia, and Kosovo? You think we were right in either case? We oversaw the murder of 250,000 Croatian Serbs during the Bosnian war, meanwhile basing the war on a lie. In Kosovo, the Albanians had more rights than we have here. Albanians murdered our WWII Allied POW Airmen. The Serbs hid them and 500 of them took out an full page Ad in The Washington Post to tell us the truth that our leaders thought it best we didn't know. This sort of thing has went on all down the line of our History. Like I said, I had hoped for change. About all I have is a miniscule hope. No where near a likelihood.
# 193:
10:32 am PDT, Apr 20,
Name not displayed, North Carolina
# 192:
9:58 am PDT, Apr 20,
Name not displayed, Oregon
You bet! This my personal litmus test of my president, his administration, the D(d)emocratic Party. If we can't step up to the degree of law exercised by us and the international community over Japanese after World War 2 and by the Nuremburg trials, then we have failed as a nation, a culture, a member of the world community of nations. Any discussion of fairness, and care of our citizens whether economics, health care, environment, terrorism, is moot if we can't deal with this most basic of concepts. This is a huge hurdle in many citizens' thinking that we can't move onto other issues until the stable is swept clean. Many in my local community have the same sense of this. We are waiting and letting our representatives know. Democrats, Republicans, government officials and agency architects must be held accountable. The media cannot be forgiven for not following the leads on this: they can begin by letting the truth out in the most straightforward manner. When we have faced this despicable nationally sanctioned inhumane chapter, we can turn the page. Thank you.
You bet! This my personal litmus test of my president, his administration, the D(d)emocratic Party. If we can't step up to the degree of law exercised by us and the international community over Japanese after World War 2 and by the Nuremburg trials, then we have failed as a nation, a culture, a member of the world community of nations. Any discussion of fairness, and care of our citizens whether economics, health care, environment, terrorism, is moot if we can't deal with this most basic of concepts. This is a huge hurdle in many citizens' thinking that we can't move onto other issues until the stable is swept clean. Many in my local community have the same sense of this. We are waiting and letting our representatives know. Democrats, Republicans, government officials and agency architects must be held accountable. The media cannot be forgiven for not following the leads on this: they can begin by letting the truth out in the most straightforward manner. When we have faced this despicable nationally sanctioned inhumane chapter, we can turn the page. Thank you.
# 191:
9:28 am PDT, Apr 20,
Name not displayed, Texas
At the very least, the crimes of the Bush administration must be fully investigated and the results documented. We, the citizens, are accessories to these crimes until we demand and receive full disclosure and due retribution.
At the very least, the crimes of the Bush administration must be fully investigated and the results documented. We, the citizens, are accessories to these crimes until we demand and receive full disclosure and due retribution.
# 190:
9:28 am PDT, Apr 20,
Sharon Podolsky, Pennsylvania
We are not a society that tortures, it is evil and wrong, immoral and illegal. It's time to prosecute wherever the facts lead us.
We are not a society that tortures, it is evil and wrong, immoral and illegal. It's time to prosecute wherever the facts lead us.
# 189:
9:03 am PDT, Apr 20,
Caroline Chambers, California
While I do not want retribution I do want to see justice. The President said no one was above the law. Help heal our land.
While I do not want retribution I do want to see justice. The President said no one was above the law. Help heal our land.
# 188:
9:03 am PDT, Apr 20,
Name not displayed, Georgia
# 187:
8:43 am PDT, Apr 20,
Carrie Gibson, Oregon
The Bush crime family has ruined this country. They need to be held accountable!!!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Bush crime family has ruined this country. They need to be held accountable!!!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 186:
8:32 am PDT, Apr 20,
Rick Brown, West Virginia
# 185:
8:32 am PDT, Apr 20,
Karen Nelson, California
These people need to be held accountable for their actions.
These people need to be held accountable for their actions.
# 184:
8:10 am PDT, Apr 20,
Christopher Graefe, Massachusetts
# 183:
8:02 am PDT, Apr 20,
Molly Carmichael, California
# 182:
7:57 am PDT, Apr 20,
Norman Nelson, California
To know crimes were committed and ignore them is wrong. I believe looking the other way sends the message that those actions are condoned and leaves the door open for similar acts in the future. I voted for change and I don't see that change in this decision.
To know crimes were committed and ignore them is wrong. I believe looking the other way sends the message that those actions are condoned and leaves the door open for similar acts in the future. I voted for change and I don't see that change in this decision.
# 181:
7:53 am PDT, Apr 20,
Michele Goodwin, Texas
NO COVER UP. Let's hunt down all of those that have hurt the USA and bring them to justice. this includes the criminals in the Bush Administration.
NO COVER UP. Let's hunt down all of those that have hurt the USA and bring them to justice. this includes the criminals in the Bush Administration.
# 180:
7:38 am PDT, Apr 20,
Nick Dontas, Florida
# 179:
7:21 am PDT, Apr 20,
Sherry Ferdinand, Virginia
We need to find out what is the truth. There is one way to find out. Investigate the BUSH ADMINISTRATION for what they did.
We need to find out what is the truth. There is one way to find out. Investigate the BUSH ADMINISTRATION for what they did.
# 178:
5:32 pm PDT, Apr 19,
Bob Como, Canada
# 177:
2:56 pm PDT, Apr 17,
Elizabeth Lawton, Maryland
No one is above the law. Not even our President. If anything, our President should be the one American held most accountable to our laws. Our founding fathers and mothers would be disgusted that our elected politicians have allowed our government to become a secretive, abusive, above-the-law institution. The arguments that these people involved are making is that they only did what they were told to do (by our officials in the highest office in the land, no less). It is precisely what Nazi war criminals said during the Nuremberg trials. Nothing has changed. Those people were punished then, and these people who are guilty of breaking the law should be punished now. Their other argument is that they did it for "the safety of America". How does torturing ANY human being protect us from terrorism? It does not. Do what is right, morally and legally, and appoint a Special Prosecutor to investigate the entire Bush Administration, from the top down to the bottom of the government ladder.
No one is above the law. Not even our President. If anything, our President should be the one American held most accountable to our laws. Our founding fathers and mothers would be disgusted that our elected politicians have allowed our government to become a secretive, abusive, above-the-law institution. The arguments that these people involved are making is that they only did what they were told to do (by our officials in the highest office in the land, no less). It is precisely what Nazi war criminals said during the Nuremberg trials. Nothing has changed. Those people were punished then, and these people who are guilty of breaking the law should be punished now. Their other argument is that they did it for "the safety of America". How does torturing ANY human being protect us from terrorism? It does not. Do what is right, morally and legally, and appoint a Special Prosecutor to investigate the entire Bush Administration, from the top down to the bottom of the government ladder.
# 176:
1:31 pm PDT, Apr 17,
James Claypool, Minnesota
# 175:
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6:39 pm PDT, Apr 16,
Maryann Smale, Maine
Torture is never an option! It does not produce reliable information. It is cruel and horrific. These people need to pay for their sins just like anyone who maims tortures or kills. It would go a long way to getting us back into the good graces of the international community and it needs to be done for so many reasons!! |
# 174:
3:19 pm PDT, Apr 14,
Name not displayed, Virginia
If we don't prosecute those evil doers, then Europe will and won't that be damn embarrassing! If we truly want to be the leaders of the free world then we must abide by the international laws of war and humanity we agreed to uphold. Obama do the right thing and investigate the Bush administration for war crimes and let the chips fall where they may. We have an ugly cloud hanging over our heads that won't be lifted until those evil bastards are in prision.
If we don't prosecute those evil doers, then Europe will and won't that be damn embarrassing! If we truly want to be the leaders of the free world then we must abide by the international laws of war and humanity we agreed to uphold. Obama do the right thing and investigate the Bush administration for war crimes and let the chips fall where they may. We have an ugly cloud hanging over our heads that won't be lifted until those evil bastards are in prision.
# 173:
11:37 am PDT, Apr 14,
Name not displayed, California
what the bush administration did was horrible and they should definitely be prosecuted for their actions
what the bush administration did was horrible and they should definitely be prosecuted for their actions
# 172:
5:43 pm PDT, Apr 8,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
It is nauseating to think that torture has been committed by our top elected officials in the Bush years, and that the picture displayed on this petition is Americans doing this disgusting crime. These war crimes need to be looked into. Bush and Cheney should be no more exempt than anyone else. We need to set an example for the rest of the world and address this issue. If we prosecute crimes made at the highest levels, I feel it would serve to deter anything like this ever happening again. I believe we would be safer as a result, because we would have proven we were worthy of respect from the rest of the world.
It is nauseating to think that torture has been committed by our top elected officials in the Bush years, and that the picture displayed on this petition is Americans doing this disgusting crime. These war crimes need to be looked into. Bush and Cheney should be no more exempt than anyone else. We need to set an example for the rest of the world and address this issue. If we prosecute crimes made at the highest levels, I feel it would serve to deter anything like this ever happening again. I believe we would be safer as a result, because we would have proven we were worthy of respect from the rest of the world.
# 171:
4:57 pm PDT, Apr 8,
Odie DeBlume, Washington
War crimes should not be tolerated just because one has an office in the white house anymore than if one were to own a gas chamber.
War crimes should not be tolerated just because one has an office in the white house anymore than if one were to own a gas chamber.
# 170:
12:02 pm PDT, Apr 6,
Lindsey Noble, Colorado
Nobody is above the law- Bush and Cheney must be prosecuted for war crimes. I am so disgusted and fed up with the protection of entitled rich white boys and corruption in our government.
Nobody is above the law- Bush and Cheney must be prosecuted for war crimes. I am so disgusted and fed up with the protection of entitled rich white boys and corruption in our government.
# 169:
7:42 pm PDT, Apr 5,
Jessie Dryden, Colorado
# 168:
7:10 pm PDT, Apr 5,
Edward Premus, Colorado
International Violations Violation of a Sovereign Nation Use of torture Illegal detention 250,000 murder charges Please contact the ICC in The Hague to get the International Tribunal started American Violations Illegal use of US Combat troops Illegal deployment of US Combat troops Illegal order regarding torture in violation of US law. Constitutional violation of Privacey Please contact your state representative.
International Violations Violation of a Sovereign Nation Use of torture Illegal detention 250,000 murder charges Please contact the ICC in The Hague to get the International Tribunal started American Violations Illegal use of US Combat troops Illegal deployment of US Combat troops Illegal order regarding torture in violation of US law. Constitutional violation of Privacey Please contact your state representative.
# 167:
8:04 pm PDT, Apr 3,
Susan Wilkie, Korea, Republic Of
PROSECUTE BUSH and his people for war crimes!!!
PROSECUTE BUSH and his people for war crimes!!!
# 166:
6:03 pm PDT, Mar 26,
Kris Wirth, Idaho
These "great American leaders" should be held accountable for the CRIMES they have committed.Bush,Chenney,Rumsfeld,Rice.It`s sad to admit that their actions were as cowardly and shameful as the tyrant they disposed.How can Clinton ask the world for human rights when we have done no better than China in Tibet.It`s time to clean up our own house and try and prove to the world once again what the USA is really all about.
These "great American leaders" should be held accountable for the CRIMES they have committed.Bush,Chenney,Rumsfeld,Rice.It`s sad to admit that their actions were as cowardly and shameful as the tyrant they disposed.How can Clinton ask the world for human rights when we have done no better than China in Tibet.It`s time to clean up our own house and try and prove to the world once again what the USA is really all about.
# 165:
1:05 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Jeanne Wingate, Texas
Jeanne Anne Wingate
Jeanne Anne Wingate
# 164:
8:07 am PDT, Mar 20,
Les Amack, Wisconsin
I am outraged that the Bush people have been guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors, that they have proudly admitted to same, and that our government has not responded in the Constitutionally required process of impeachment. Now that the Bush people have been removed from office through the benign method of being voted out of office (in a majorly flawed voting process that had allowed two consecutive Presidential elections to be outright stolen) it may be useless to continue to seek impeachment, but it is not too late to seek redress for the international war crimes and human rights violations preptrated by these felons, the Bush people.
I am outraged that the Bush people have been guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors, that they have proudly admitted to same, and that our government has not responded in the Constitutionally required process of impeachment. Now that the Bush people have been removed from office through the benign method of being voted out of office (in a majorly flawed voting process that had allowed two consecutive Presidential elections to be outright stolen) it may be useless to continue to seek impeachment, but it is not too late to seek redress for the international war crimes and human rights violations preptrated by these felons, the Bush people.
# 163:
10:58 am PDT, Mar 18,
Carol Sinclair, Wisconsin
The Bush Administration's "war on terrorism" DID NOT WORK e.g. we are less safe now, than before it began. AND we are TRILLIONS of dollars in debt, and GROWING. The Rule of Law has been desecrated by Bush, Chaney, Rice, Rove, etc. It is time for JUSTICE and requiring payment for their consciously BREAKING OF THE LAW. I urge you to stand up for what is Right. If you have a conscious, you will begin hearings to investigate their multiple wrong-doings. Thank you. Carol A. Sinclair
The Bush Administration's "war on terrorism" DID NOT WORK e.g. we are less safe now, than before it began. AND we are TRILLIONS of dollars in debt, and GROWING. The Rule of Law has been desecrated by Bush, Chaney, Rice, Rove, etc. It is time for JUSTICE and requiring payment for their consciously BREAKING OF THE LAW. I urge you to stand up for what is Right. If you have a conscious, you will begin hearings to investigate their multiple wrong-doings. Thank you. Carol A. Sinclair
# 162:
3:38 pm PDT, Mar 17,
Rebeca Reachi, Mexico
We have the oportunity to change the world, to be better, and we have to avoid this acts, and punish the people who make them. War..... horrible situation, and war crimes has no forgiveness. Bush: he will have his own hell
We have the oportunity to change the world, to be better, and we have to avoid this acts, and punish the people who make them. War..... horrible situation, and war crimes has no forgiveness. Bush: he will have his own hell
# 161:
6:35 am PDT, Mar 16,
Name not displayed, Romania
# 160:
5:31 am PDT, Mar 14,
Name not displayed, Wisconsin
They have won the "war" when we perform actions like this, but they have won even more: the destruction of democracy, when we let it go unpunished.
They have won the "war" when we perform actions like this, but they have won even more: the destruction of democracy, when we let it go unpunished.
# 159:
8:19 am PDT, Mar 13,
Ray Hallstrand, Wisconsin
Impeach the republican party of liars and mass murderers. Investigate 9/11 republican inside job cover up. bush and the republicans did 9/11 not al-cadia. Wake up you stupid americans.
Impeach the republican party of liars and mass murderers. Investigate 9/11 republican inside job cover up. bush and the republicans did 9/11 not al-cadia. Wake up you stupid americans.
# 158:
7:55 am PDT, Mar 13,
Gloria Foster, New York
No one is above the law. We must establish a true US Democracy on a strong foundation that is free of corruption and fair to all.
No one is above the law. We must establish a true US Democracy on a strong foundation that is free of corruption and fair to all.
# 157:
8:10 pm PDT, Mar 12,
Debbie Metke, Wisconsin
It's NOT revenge ... it's to assure Americans that we have a nation of laws and that future politicians will NEVER put us through this horror again! The hundreds of thousands of dead cry for this!
It's NOT revenge ... it's to assure Americans that we have a nation of laws and that future politicians will NEVER put us through this horror again! The hundreds of thousands of dead cry for this!
# 156:
5:42 am PDT, Mar 10,
Evan Haugh, Minnesota
# 155:
9:11 pm PDT, Mar 9,
Name not displayed, Texas
The Bush Administration made me ashamed to be an American.
The Bush Administration made me ashamed to be an American.
# 154:
11:07 pm PST, Mar 7,
Dana Ortega, Texas
Bush & Cheney must be brought to Justice & there must be only guilty verdicts...Bush denied a Texas State Prisoner which was a cold/ruthless murderer (CARLA FAYE TUCKER) a stay of execution & she was executed for her crimes/sins...The same must be done to Bush & his whole administration/Halliburton....They have murdered & tortured thousands....show Bush & his ADMIN.NO STAY OF EXECUTION & NO MERCY
Bush & Cheney must be brought to Justice & there must be only guilty verdicts...Bush denied a Texas State Prisoner which was a cold/ruthless murderer (CARLA FAYE TUCKER) a stay of execution & she was executed for her crimes/sins...The same must be done to Bush & his whole administration/Halliburton....They have murdered & tortured thousands....show Bush & his ADMIN.NO STAY OF EXECUTION & NO MERCY
# 153:
12:15 pm PST, Mar 7,
Casey Bourgeois, Oregon
To secure that this will not happen in the future we must act not to let this become water under our ever-less-stable "bridge". this glaring truth would be undeniable regardless of my political affiliation...
To secure that this will not happen in the future we must act not to let this become water under our ever-less-stable "bridge". this glaring truth would be undeniable regardless of my political affiliation...
# 152:
10:36 am PST, Mar 5,
Maciej Wojtulewicz, Washington
War crimes have clearly been committed. A truth commission is not enough, we need accountability for law to have meaning. Please prosecute the whole thug gang!
War crimes have clearly been committed. A truth commission is not enough, we need accountability for law to have meaning. Please prosecute the whole thug gang!
# 151:
9:37 am PST, Mar 4,
Claudia Tapia Guerrero, Mexico
Justice!
Justice!
