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The Torture Trials Of 2010

Americans believe that war crimes are bad but that losing a war is worse. When they feel pressed, they will "do what it takes."

by Jonathan Rauch
Saturday, May 9, 2009


Instead of clarifying the country's conscience, trials of Bush administration officials for abuse of detainees would likely muddle it.


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