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