Reply #130: I wish I could find comfort in this utter horse hockey.

[uberblonde]

Why are U.S. soldiers prosecuted for war crimes they were encouraged to perform by their superiors - but not CIA agents?

Why did the CIA leadership ask for legal clearance? Because they KNEW these actions were war crimes, and wanted CYA approval. They weren't waiting for the DoJ to clear their actions - they were waiting for a COVER STORY.

I don't know about you, but as an American, I'm sick of laws that apply to one group of people and not others. In fact, we fought a war of independence over this very issue. This is not Obama's call. He doesn't get to sweep this under the rug because it makes him or anyone else politically uncomfortable - this is supposed to be a nation of laws.

I didn't vote for a king.