Reply #22: No.

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President Obama is BOUND to prosecute by his Oath of Office, and at least four International Treaties.
Obama himself had admitted that Water Boarding is TORTURE.
There can be NO denying the fact that TORTURE has been committed by people and agencies of the US Government.

The next step is for Obama to have the Attorney General appoint an Independent Prosecutor to pursue a full investigation and public prosecution of ALL people and agencies that are involved in War Crimes.
After appointing an Independent Prosecutor, Obama and his administration need to step completely away from this explosive issue.
Let the chips fall where they may.
Obama needs to avoid the appearance of misconduct in protecting War Criminals.

My suggestion for Independent Prosecutor is Donald Iglesias.
He is a Republican with a record of Standing Up against the Bush Administration when pressured to pervert justice for political reasons.

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