Lies, lies, lies…. following the trail to the top

Although it seems most of the nation has tuned out on the Abu Ghraib prison abuse, the scandal is growing daily. We learned earlier this week that indeed, there was a memo from the Justice Department detailing just how the CIA could effectively get around the laws of International Treaties and what “arguments” they can use in their defense. A memo that Ashcroft refused to release to the Senate Judiciary Committee while blatantly stating, "This administration rejects torture." Obviously.

Today, sworn statements from several military canine handlers report that they were instructed to use their dogs in interrogations by military intelligence officials. (free registration required)

So far, the only charges to emerge have been against seven MPs and do not include any dog incidents, even though such use of dogs is an apparent violation of the Geneva Conventions and the Army's field manual. The military intelligence officer in charge of Abu Ghraib later told investigators that the use of unmuzzled dogs in interrogation sessions was recommended by a two-star general and that it was "okay."

How high will it go? Watch and wait, watch and wait.

posted by Sarai @ 2:25 PM