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In reply to the discussion: Malaysia: HISTORIC JUDGMENT. Bush & Associates Found Guilty of Torture [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)deal with its War Criminals, others will. Too many victims for these crimes ever to be forgotten. Many of the victims have attempted to get justice before US Courts, all have been denied
I have no problem with delivering a message to torturers everywhere that while your own governments may help cover up your crimes and attempt to bury them hoping they will be forgotten, the victims and their loved ones will never stop seeking justice, even if it takes decades, nor should they.
I don't know why you call it a 'show trial'. It was a trial, there were victims giving testimony. The accused could have appeared and defended themselves. Why didn't they?
But most importantly, why is it necessary for other countries, like Spain eg, to deal with these criminals? That was the responsibility of the US but not only have they failed in their duty, they have, we know from Wikileaks, attempted to pressure others from stepping in where they have refused to act. So we know for sure, the US approves of torture, therefore it is the job of others to attempt to get some kind of justice.
Good for anyone who holds these torturers accountable.