Define War Crimes

White House Asks Congress to Define War Crimes
By KATE ZERNIKE
August 3, 2006
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/03/washington/03detain.html

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The differences between the administration and the Senate were most pronounced when Mr. McCain asked Mr. Gonzales whether statements obtained through “illegal and inhumane treatment” should be admissible. Mr. Gonzales paused for almost a minute before responding.

“The concern that I would have about such a prohibition is, what does it mean?” he said. “How do you define it? I think if we could all reach agreement about the definition of cruel and inhumane and degrading treatment, then perhaps I could give you an answer.”
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gonzales needs a definition of war crimes? And this asshole is the attorney-general? Well, ok, how about this, shithead? If it's illegal for the police departments in this country, it's a good bet that it would be a war crime. Geez. What an idiot.