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Sunday, Nov 8, 2009
It is neccessary, but not sufficient. Ms. Johnsen's appointment appears to be an excellent first step. But that step will have no lasting impact on long term executive behavior and meaningful reinforcement of the rule of law unless this actually happens:
"We must avoid any temptation simply to move on."
If the incoming administration 'moves on', then Ms. Johnsen's appointment looks more like window dressing.
Much of the initial coverage about Fort Hood turned out to be wrong. Is there anything wrong with that?
The accountability imposed by another country for the CIA's kidnapping and torture reveals much about our own.
Fox News' morning show plays to type, talking about whether Muslims in the Army should face "special debriefings"
219 Democrats and one Republican join in favor of the legislation, which passed by a narrow margin
The survivor and author is upset about comparisons some on the right are making to genocide
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