Why we 'need to look forward'

re: Why we 'need to look forward'

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re: Why we 'need to look forward'

Joe Power — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:04:17 GMT

It seems to me that the decision to prosecute comes down to the decision about which we fear more - plunging the country even further down the destructive path of polarization or giving a clear signal that the folks at the top need honor and obey the law only when it is convenient.

Personally, I'm more afraid of the latter (because I am convinced it has the greater potential to destroy this country) but I suppose I could accept an amnesty if it was tied to full disclosure through a truth and reconciliation commission AND if we significantly strengthened the penalties for those who broke the law under cover of authority.

"A time will come when a politician who has willfully made war and promoted international dissension will be ... surer of the noose than a private homicide." - H. G. Wells

re: Why we 'need to look forward'

striker — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:10:52 GMT

long live harvey...any sign of the penguin?

re: Why we 'need to look forward'

Ron Newman — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:58:00 GMT

Or how about extraditing them to a jurisdiction such as the international court in The Hague that can try them for war crimes?

re: Why we 'need to look forward'

jerry — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:39:36 GMT

How do you feel about granting them immunity and compelling their testimony?