Colin Powell: “The world is beginning to doubt the moral basis of our fight against terrorism. To redefine Common Article 3 would add to those doubts. Furthermore, it would put our own troops at risk.” Beginning to doubt?Atrios: "President Bush is now proposing legislation which will repudiate the writ of habeas corpus and grant him the power to imprison whomever he pleases for as long as he pleases without trial, charge, or judicial review."
Stephen Colbert points out that "basic human rights is something we all need to compromise on."
Wil Wheaton said it best: "My government is supposed to represent me, and as an American citizen, I must accept responsibility for the things my country does in my name."
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