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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Atticus said "other branches" you say "other agents." i don't trust other branches, or at least one of the "other" branches because right now it is making arguments (similar to yours) that seem to be historically wrong. That same branch is also chasing political goals instead of doing what it deems best for the country, so no, i do not trust at least one branch.
I don't even know what you are asking, but if you can explain what you meant, i will consider whether i can opine.
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You're right that Atticus and I are making different points. I find it odd that you think that the legislative branch is the only branch chasing political goals instead of doing what it deems best for the country -- presumably this wasn't true when the GOP Congress did the White House's bidding a few years ago -- but, whatever.
My point went to whether torture should be outlawed. If it is, and if the CIA (e.g.) tortures someone to find a suitcase nuke in Manhattan, then a government prosecutor will have to decide whether to bring charges. I trust that prosecutor to exercise his or her discretion, and I trust a judge and defense counsel to make sure it's exercised well. You guys don't.
