The People vs. Dick Cheney vs. Torture

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A Patrick Fitzgerald-style investigation may be the wrong way to get the truth on torture. But what’s the right one? And what form will redress take?

Writes Karen Greenberg:

The list of potential legal breaches is, of course, enormous; by one count, the administration has broken 269 laws, both domestic and international.

With these abuses in mind, lawyers, policymakers, and others have identified three models from which to fashion a response to the Bush era. In decreasing order of opprobrium, the choices are impeachment, prosecution, and investigative commission.

Re-read The People vs. Dick Cheney.

Plus: If Congress and the White House punt on prosecution, here are 5 options for who might throw the book at the Bush/Cheney crew.

Hey, did you know our special torture investigation is up for a National Magazine Award? See why: Listen to our exclusive torture playlist and re-read the secrets of Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, and the war on terror.

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