I think that torture is a perverse form of cruelty whether it be used on human beings or animals. Our courts are filled with laws making cruelty to animals or persons a crime! Therefore, it stands to reason that Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, et.al., are guilty of "Crimes Against Humanity" because they approved the torture of prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba!
Once Bush has left office I hope that International Criminal Court in The Hague brings charges against him and his cronies. Not only has Bush, single-handedly bankrupted our country far into the future, he has brought deep shame to our country!
When Bush took off he made made the following oath, "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Bush violated the following amendments when he approved the torture of prisoners at Guantanamo!
- * Sixth Amendment: guarantees a speedy public trial for criminal offenses. It requires trial by a jury, guarantees the right to legal counsel for the accused, and guarantees that the accused may require witnesses to attend the trial and testify in the presence of the accused.
- * Eighth Amendment: forbids excessive bail or fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
