On Apr 18, 2009, at 2:52 PM, Kevin Callahan wrote:
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/04/17-7
Obama:
"This is a time for reflection, not retribution. . . . But at a time
of great challenges and disturbing disunity, nothing will be gained
by spending our time and energy laying blame for the past. Our
national greatness is embedded in America's ability to right its
course in concert with our core values, and to move forward with
confidence. That is why we must resist the forces that divide us,
and instead come together on behalf of our common future."
Greenwald:
That passage, more than anything else, is the mindset that has
destroyed the rule of law in the U.S. and spawned massive
criminality in our elite class. Accountability for crimes committed
by political leaders (as opposed to ordinary Americans) is scorned
as "retribution" and "laying blame for the past." Those who believe
that the rule of law should be applied to the powerful as well as to
ordinary citizens are demonized as the "forces that divide us." The
bottomless corruption of immunizing political elites for serious
crimes is glorified in the most Orwellian terms as "a time for
reflection," "moving forward," and "coming together on behalf of our
common future."
And in the process destroy what remains of our government?
Retribution is nice, but one does not cut off their nose to spite
their face. There are times when it is better to forgive, or perhaps
take a step back and look at what must be done without a quick knee
jerk reaction. It was quick reactions without thought that put us in
this mess imho.
There is no point in prosecuting anyone who may have been involved if
it ends up creating a permanent divide. Someone needs to pay but
let's be smart about who we choose to go after. I am glad Obama has
said he won't go after rank and file. Note he's not said he won't go
after those who made the decisions.
--Larry
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