January 6, 2017 Donald J. Trump President-elect of the United States of America Trump Tower 735 5th Avenue New York, NY 10022 Dear President-Elect Trump, We are a group of […]
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Tag: Torture
“If Waterboarding is okay, then why don’t we let our police do it to criminals so they can find out what they know? Because it’s against the law. If we’re not going to be a country that stands for the rule of law, when it’s convenient or inconvenient, then what DO we stand for.” ― Jesse Ventura
General Officers Letter to U.S. Presidential Candidates re: Torture
GENERAL CHARLES C. KRULAK, USMC (RET.) GENERAL DAVID M. MADDOX, USA (RET.) GENERAL MERRILL A. MCPEAK, USAF (RET.) GENERAL BARRY MCCAFFREY, USA (RET.) VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD H. CARMONA, USPHS (RET.) […]
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Letter from USMC Generals Hoar and Krulak on Torture
General Joseph P. Hoar, USMC (Ret.) General Charles C. Krulak, USMC (Ret.) October 27, 2014 The President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW […]
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Tortured Posturing on Harsh Interrogation Techniques
Tortured Posturing on Harsh Interrogation Techniques April 20, 2009Ivan Eland Although Barack Obama should be applauded for stopping torture by the U.S. government and pledging to close the infamous Guantanamo and […]
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Human Rights First Petition on Torture
We're getting results. Keep the pressure on. Our petition to the candidates needs your signature today! From the good people at Human Rights First: Together, we're putting torture […]
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Tortured Logic
One of my most favoritest bloggers – Dr. Heidi – has assembled an amazing collection of quotes and references in opposition to the use of torture. Check it out and […]
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VCS Calls for Independent Commission on Torture
Longtime readers know that I have been a member of Veterans for Common Sense for several years. Yesterday, I added a copy of their new press release and an open […]
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Troops to Call for Independent Commission on Torture
Troops to Call for Independent Commission on Torture; Press Conference on Open Letter signed by 3,700 veterans and family members CONTACT: Charles Sheehan-Miles, 202-558-4553 INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE Nearly four years after […]
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Open Letter from 2,100 Military Veterans and Supporters re: Torture and Detentions
Open Letter from 2,100 Military Veterans and Supporters Coordinated by Veterans for Common Sense PDF version available here. November 8, 2005 As military veterans who have served in every U.S. […]
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Letter to Senators Warner and Allen and Representative Moran re: Torture
September 5, 2005 Senators Warner and Allen and Representative Moran James Landrith PO Box 8208 Alexandria, VA 22306-8208 September 5, 2005 The Honorable John William Warner United States Senate 225 […]
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