Action Steps to Appoint a Special Prosecutor and Call for Accountability

[omega minimo]

http://www.peaceteam.net/action/pnum984.php
Just submit the one click action page at the link directly above and your message to "Appoint A Special Prosecutor For Torture Now" will go directly to President Obama, Attorney General Holder, and all your members of Congress too!


http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/node/42157
Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL-19) Asks AG Holder to Appoint a Special Prosecutor; Promises Investigative Legislation

...it is evident to me that we need an independent investigation into this troubling series of events that have damaged our national security and diminished our nation before the eyes of the world. It is not simply enough to say we'll never torture again, or never illegally wiretap again. We need to dig deeper and find out what has already taken place, if we are going to end such practices once and for all. This is why I have supported the Conyers Commission, why I am supportive of a Special Prosecutor, and why in the coming days I will be issuing my own legislation.

There are many different ideas about what type of investigation should be initiated, and I find positive aspects in all approaches. The only approach I stand against is doing nothing.


http://www.wexlerforcongress.com/images/pdf/holderletter.pdf
From Wexler April 28 letter to AG Holder:

The special counsel rules provide for both accountability and transparency. An appointed special counsel would be subject to Department ethics rules and to oversight by you to prevent undue expansion of the investigation. The special counsel would report to you about any decision to prosecute or not to prosecute; you could provide that report to Congress and the public, and would have to report to Congress if the special counsel is fired or the investigation halted.

Appointing a special counsel balances the need, recognized after Watergate, to ensure independent investigation of high-ranking officials with the need to avoid prosecutors with unchecked power.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=103x449090
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x5561934

[pleah]

1. K&R

[cali]

2. good post. thanks for the links

k&r

[OneGrassRoot]

3. Thanks. K&R n/t

[Wednesdays]

4. K&R

:kick:

[annm4peace]

5. did it.

still have to hear on the news.. what did nancy know and when did she know it on CNN.

what a bunch of crap. how about.. when did the prosecute and report and when do they ignore it.

[omega minimo]

6. Thanks and you're spot on. The rule of law is the thing, not maneuvering and more shell games.

:toast: