Reply #100: List of laws that Reagan probably broke

[suegeo]

Here is a list of laws that Reagan broke. I took this list from a book, source noted below.

I believe this list is only in regard to the Iran-Contra crimes. There may be other laws broken by Reagan, Inc. which are not listed here.

1. The Boland Amendment (Thou shalt not mess with Central America.)

2. The International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985, Public Law 99~83, Section 722 (d). (Thou shalt not provide funding directly or indirectly against Nicaragua.)

3. The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1986, Public Law 99-169, Section 101 and 105. (Thou shalt not plan or covet military or paramilitary operations against Nicaragua, directly or indirectly. )

4. The Neutrality Act of 1974, Section 960 Title 18 of the US Code. (Thou shalt not engage in supporting, funding, planning or aiding military adventures against any country with which the US is at peace.)

5. The Arms Export Control Act, US Code Title 22, Section 2778. (Thou shalt not trade in weapons for export ,,'ithout applying for and obtaining a license to do so.)

6. Intelligence Oversight Act. (The CIA shall inform the Congress of intelligence acti,'ities regarding foreign countties.)

7. Executive Order 112333. (The US and its agents shall not participate in assassinations.)

8. The Anti-Deficiency Act, US Code Title 31, Sections 1341 and 1350. (Thou shalt not spend money for purposes not specifically authorized.)

9. Misuse of Public Money, Property or Records, US Code Title 18, Section 641. (Thou shalt not use US funds or property of value without legal authority.)

10. Fraud and False Statement, US Code Title 18, Section .1001. (Thou shalt not falsify, conceal or cover up by any scheme, trick or device a material fact or make false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or presentations of same.)

11. Obstruction of justice, US Code Title .18, Section .150.1. (Thou shalt not influence, intimidate or impede the due course of the administration of justice, including criminal investigations.)

.12. Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and Commit Other Felonies, US Code Title 18, Section 371. (Thou shalt not plot to violate criminal laws.)

13. Misprison of Felony, US Code Title 18, Section 4. (Thou shalt not fail to report a felony to the proper authorities.)

14. Federal Election Campaign Law, US Code II, Section 43. (Thou shalt not use or ~launder~ either foreign or federal funds for political purposes.)

15. Misuse of Appropriated Funds for Publicity and Propaganda, Section 501 of Public Law 98-411 under Departments of Commerce, justice and State, 1985. (Thou shalt not use any appropriation for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by the Congress.)

16. War Powers Resolution, Section 4(a). (Thou shalt report to Congress within 48 hours after US forces have been committed to hostilities. )

17.The foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Section SO2B(a) (2): (Thou shalt not provide security assistance to any country the government of which engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights). These rights are defined as: tortures or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or prolonged detention without ttial or charges, or causing the disappearance of persons by abduction and clandestine detention, or other flagrant denial of the right of life, liberty and security of the person.

SOURCE: "Prophets without honor", by Strabala, Palacek. Algora Publishing, New York, copyright 2002.