A Secret License to Kill | David Cole
Imagine that Russia started killing individuals living in the United States with remote-controlled drone missiles, and argued that it was justified in doing so because it had determined, in secret, that they posed a threat to Russia’s security, and that the United States was unwilling to turn them over. Would we calmly pronounce such actions compliant with the rule of law? On Friday, a front-page
Osama bin Laden: US responds to questions about killing's legality
The chorus of official applause from international leaders over the death of Osama bin Laden has failed to silence doubts about the killing's legality. Despite widespread backing for the raid, there is a growing demand for the precise legal basis of the US operation to be explained, particularly given the absence of prior debate in the UN security council. Prof Nick Grief, an international lawyer
The Untamed Prince
Marc Ambinder reports on the dictatorial powers held by many in government and upheld yesterday by a judiciary that gives unaccountable power - even the power to torture and kill - a drop-shadow, not a check. Marc has been following this state secrets issue for a long time, sensing, before some others did, that it was the key to Obama's protection of Bush's torturers and his objective disdain for
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China's new netizens voice suspicions over death of village chief
Opinion | Lethal Force Under Law (Published 2010)
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Yes, We Are At War, Ctd
Sullivan's defense of presidential assassinations - Glenn Greenwald - Salon.com
Two debates (updated)
Obama wins the right to invoke "State Secrets" to protect Bush crimes - Glenn Greenwald - Salon.com
