Shame on
Us All
by Robert Parry
Excerpt: (Bart's edits)
History should record October 17, 2006, as the
reverse of July 4, 1776.
From the noble American ideal of each human being
possessing "unalienable rights,"
Bush effectively rescinded that concept by signing
the Military Commissions Act of 2006.
On the surface, the law sets standards for [dealing
with] supposed terrorists and "unlawful combatants,"
But the new law creates a parallel "star chamber"
system of criminal justice for anyone, including a US
citizen, who is suspected of [attacking] the
U.S. government or its allies anywhere on earth.
These tribunals could use secret evidence to prosecute
a wide range of "disloyal" American citizens.
The procedures are similar to "star chambers,"
which have been employed historically by absolute
monarchs and totalitarian states.
are not going to willingly give it up.
You don't steal unlimited power - then give it
back.
You just don't.
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