15 November 2005 - rule of law

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Paved with Good Intentions

“No, I am not above the rule of law. Trust me. All we’re doing here is fixing it so that for the bad guys, my rules are law.”
— George W. Bush on habeas corpus

clue:

Unbelievably, the U.S. Senate voted to suspend habeas corpus for prisoners at Guantanamo, effectively giving the White House free rein. Even if confirmed by the House, this does not stand much chance of being found constitutional:

“The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.” — U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 9

give me a clue so sweet and true

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