The pursuit of accountability may not be reasonable or understandable to some, but for those who were victim of Bush interrogation policies that led to situations involving torture and abuse, accountability means everything.
It's the chance for victims to have their stories validated and respected. It's the opportunity for victims to have authorities no longer make them feel ashamed for suggesting they were tortured because certain government officials contend the abuse was not cruel, unusual nor did it rise to the level of torture.
It's the prospect of no longer being forced to pretend something horrific didn't happen because the person or people responsible are now going to be properly investigated, prosecuted, and, if found guilty, will face real consequences for their actions--consequences that should deter future actions by lawyers, psychologists, or military officers to participate in the development of interrogation programs that could be seen as violating the Geneva Conventions.
But, not only has the Obama Administration chosen not to hold Bush officials accountable, not only has the administration protected these officials from trial, and not only has the administration actively blocked and stonewalled efforts to release photos or documents that could contribute to justice for the victims of abuse and torture President Obama and others in his administration have admitted took place under Bush, but they continue the policies of Bush.
The latest example --- "Obama Administration Might Hold Afghan Detainees at Bagram Indefinitely After Prison Transfer."
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