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LETTER: Even now, Bush can hurt our nation

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Monday, December 29. 2008

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Dear Editor:

As the nation looks forward to the Obama administration’s promise of Guantanamo’s closure, it is important not to underestimate the damage this lame duck president can still inflict on our nation’s human rights record.

President Bush retains the power to pardon any number of people responsible for the horrific acts committed in the “war on terror.” That means those who might have participated in torture, indefinite detention without charge or trial, the CIA’s secret detention program, and the architect of it all, Mr. Rumsfeld.

Just as important as accountability, is the truth about human rights abuses. The American people have a right to know what abusive, unjust actions were taken in their name. An independent commission of inquiry should be established to tell this sad chapter in U.S. history.

President Bush still has a chance to do the right thing. Nine human rights groups, including Amnesty International, have called on the president to reject immunity for crimes committed in the “war on terror.” I urge him to heed the calls, and set the stage for the United States to counter terror with justice, not abuse. He has an opportunity to repair our soiled image among the nations of the world and regain our standing as a leader in human rights.

Sincerely,

JR Buffalo

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#1 Libservative on 12/29/08 at 08:59 PM [Reply]

JR Buffalo: As long as you don't mind another 911 I guess we should play by your playground rules. You are really a naive guy.

Do you really believe we live in a fantasy world? Do you really think the terrorists want to make friends?

I am amazed at your stupidity.

#1.1 Anonymous on 12/29/08 at 09:48 PM [Reply]

Libservative, you've been watching too much television and too many movies.

#1.1.1 Libservative on 12/30/08 at 08:05 PM [Reply]

It's called being informed.

#1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 12/31/08 at 01:39 AM [Reply]

Actually, it's called being misinformed. What you see in the movies is a far cry from reality.

#1.1.1.1.1 Libservative on 12/31/08 at 10:27 AM [Reply]

No dude. It's called the news. Newspapers, internet, foreign and domestic. You need to get a clue. Blaming George Bush for your problems won't work much longer.

#2 Libservative, tisk tisk on 12/30/08 at 06:03 AM [Reply]

I'm amazed you haven't heard Bush's latest revelation, and I quote, [Friday Dec. 19: Bush says peace talks have yielded progress
in the Oval Office alongside the Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas] "people must recognize that we have made a good deal of progress."
So c'mon, lighten up, and admit you voted for and believed in a lemming.

#2.1 Conservative in Colbert on 12/31/08 at 03:59 PM [Reply]

First the "Lemming" kept mine and your family safe since 911. There's a lot of things I disagree with Bush on, but I give credit where credit is due. I do that with all people. The true mark of ignorance in my book is being an ideologue for the name's sake.

#3 Anonymous on 12/30/08 at 11:07 AM [Reply]

JR Buffalo: Seems to me, your namesake fits to a "T".... you have been "buffaloed" into believing that anyone can negotiate with terrorists! Wake up, and stop pretending that your way will make everything glow brightly! That a firm talking to will change their ways.

I for one feel that anything and everything needed to stop these non Christian hordes that are hiding under the banner of extreme Muslim radicals; should be used, to protect us here at home. They know this country is filled with bleeding heart liberals like you, and they laugh as they kill and torture others, since your kind allowed them to go free to continue their war against Christian people.

You speak of human rights? Where have you ever seen the terrorists adhere to human rights? If you so strongly feel your country has a soiled reputation, why not pack up your entire family and move to the Middle East? I am sure they will welcome you with open arms and provide you training in their human rights programs, and at the same time you will be indoctrinated in their way of what is right and wrong.

#4 Neutral Thinker on 12/31/08 at 08:40 AM [Reply]

If the election proved anything - it was the republicans, unlike the democrats in 2000 and 2004 can lose with class and dignity. Yes, there were many mistakes made by President Bush - but we haven't been attacked on our own soil since 2001. I believe it's time for the "haters" to move on. President Obama will have a chance to lawyer these terrorist up and move them to nicer facilities if he so chooses, but I have a feeling once he is thoroughly briefed - he may have a change of heart - matter of fact - I think it's already happened.

One other thing this election has proven, Republican voters want President Elect Obama to succeed. Unlike Dems, we realize if the President succeeds, we all do. The last 8 years of a press working everyday to tear down anything from the success against terrorism to the economy has finally worked. The economy is in shambles - and the successes against terrorist are ignored. Where is the anger at Barney Frank?

The good thing is - I believe people like Buffalo will be disappointed in the next four years - Obama has already realized - American's are truly in the middle - not extreme left or right.

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