I say re-establishing because there is presently no rule of law. I mean that literally. I don’t know what rules now in our country, but it is not the law. There are people with power and other people who have no power and are therefore subject to the authoritarian political and police structure we now have in place.
There is no law which covers all equally. Nor are there any laws now which protect all equally. At this moment, if those in authority wish, they can act against us in a way where we are not protected by the law — but they are, of course … they are. If we whistle blow they will have the protection of all the lawyers they wish and no doubt many judges.
There are many arguments from my fellow liberals who oppose prosecuting those who have committed torture by their authority, if not at their own hands. The political argument is especially revolting, but I am not writing about that tonight.
The argument I’m referring to is viewing this struggle as motivated by revenge.