From: "Harvey Rubens" <*****@*****.com>
To: <AskDOJ@usdoj.gov>
Subject: PLEASE Prosecute Bush, Cheney, Gonzales, Rumsfeld, et al.
Date: Sat 04/25/09 06:54 PM
Dear Mr. Attorney General,
I believe that sufficient evidence exists in the public domain to support the conclusion that there is probable cause to prosecute George W. Bush, Richard Cheney, Alberto Gonzales, Donald Rumsfeld and many more from the Bush adminstration for multiple felonies.
The recently released OLC memos and the 2002 report from S.E.R.E support charges of torture and other crimes against humanity. That is what we common citizens know. I am certain you have more information on the subject.
I believe there is sufficient evidence to support two alternate theories to charge them with murder for the death of every American troop who has died in Iraq.
1. Under Federal and most state statutes, one definition of murder is committing an act in callous, reckless or wanton disregard or depraved indifference for the safety of others that, in fact, causes the death of another.
One foreseeable consequence of war is death... in fact, as we know, many deaths. Starting a war based on countless lies would constitute an act in callous, reckless or wanton disregard or depraved indifference for the safety of others that, in fact, causes the death of another.
2. I believe the charge could also be supported under the "felony-murder" rule. There is no question that the Bush administration lied to Congress and to the American people to gain support for his
plans to invade Iraq.
Under 18 USC 1001, lying to Congress, even when not done under oath is a
felony.
TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 47 - FRAUD AND FALSE STATEMENTS
Sec. 1001. Statements or entries generally
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully -
(1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact;
(2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or
(3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry; shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both. If the matter relates to an offense under chapter 109A, 109B, 110, or 117, or section 1591, then the term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall be not more than 8 years.
As above, death is a foreseeable consequence of war which would satisfy any requirement for linkage between the lie and the resulting deaths.
I believe many of the Bush administration could be successfully prosecuted for domestic spying because some of their acts predate subsequent statutes and Presidential orders attempting to insulate them from such charges, many of which are of questionable legality.
I believe one could make a strong case for charging them with treason for their gross violations of their oaths of office to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." I understand that would be a more difficult charge to sustain, both legally and politically.
There is no reason for our laws if they are not to be applied evenly and fairly to all of our citizens. Prosecuting those members of the Bush administration who committed these crimes, up to and including those at the very top, is the only way to prove to ourselves and to the world community that we really are who we say we are and that we really uphold
the values we have announced as our own.
Failiure to pursue these matters would mock and denegrate our Constitution, our laws and those who have fought and died to defend and preseve them for over two hundred years, and it would announce to the world that we are the worst of hypocrites, and the words of our leaders are not to be trusted.
Please, please, please do NOT hesitate to uphold the law of the land.
Sincerely,
Harvey Rubens
Sherman Oaks, Ca.
*****@*****.com
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