Non-Denial of Torture Orders from the President


Recall how Bush pulled us out of the international warcrimes tribunal? remember the report his attorneys did for him saying he and the intelligence community could be free to set aside U.S. laws during war? Particularly the laws forbidding terrorism? Well, with that in mind, read this quote from the President at the G-8 Summit:

"What I've authorized is that we stay within U.S. law,"
Asked if torture is ever justified, Bush replied, "Look, I'm going to say it one more time. ... The instructions went out to our people to adhere to law. That ought to comfort you."

Do you follow me? His administration's position is that setting aside our rules against torture is a perogative of the President. I know he doesn't read newspapers, but he should know that WE know this. i doubt that 'comforts' anyone.