I have done a lot of criticizing of the current administration's policies in Iraq - particularly of the torture policies, and other action that have comprimised our moral credibility. I have received some questions regarding the answer to these problems; instead of only complaining, I should be offering solutions.
Fair enough.
In reading this weekend, I came across this article from Human Rights Watch. This organization, with support from many other groups detailed at the bottom of the article, has put forth 10 things we can do (relatively quickly) to help restore our moral image.
(1) Restore Habeas Corpus (2) Stop Renditions to Torture (3) Abolish Secret Prisons (4) Hold Abusers Accountable (5) Hold Fair Trials (6) Prohibit Abusive Interrogations (7) Close Guantánamo Bay (8) Respect the Laws of War (9) Protect Victims of Persecution From Being Defined As Terrorists (10) End Indefinite Detention Without Charge
I think this is a decent place to start. |
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