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Thursday, November 13, 2008 12:00 AM

Obama's plans for probing Bush torture

President Bush could pardon officials involved in brutal interrogations -- but he may also face a sweeping investigation under the new president.

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  • Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:28 PM

    No Truth Commission

    Sir,

    The world is full of truth commissions that are toothless and meaningless. They usually don't prosecute or compensate the victims of their crimes. The US is the most highly respected exemplar for Human Rights and justice. Please do not dilute your standards for rights and justice by some rinky dink procedure. Use your law to destroy the shameful practices indulged in by the last administration. It will make people oppressed by a state that sees them as the other human again.

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