"But for those interested in tougher sanctions, one other possibility looms. Michael Ratner, president of the Center for Constitutional Rights and author of 'The Trial of Donald Rumsfeld,' points out that over 20 countries now have universal jurisdiction laws that would allow them to indict U.S. officials for torture if America doesn't do it itself. A few such cases were attempted in recent years but were dropped, reportedly under U.S. pressure. Now the Obama administration may be less likely to stand in their way. This doesn't mean it will extradite Cheney and Co. to stand trial abroad. But at the very least, the threat of such suits could soon force Bush aides to think twice before buying plane tickets. 'The world is getting smaller for these guys,' says Ratner, 'and they'll have to check with their lawyers very carefully before they travel.' Jail time it isn't—but it may be some justice nonetheless."
Here's an idea for President-elect Obama: Send those 20 or so countries tons of foreign aid money (it's not like We give a damn about debt, do We?) and let them do Our dirty work for Us.
It's not like you're really going to do anything right about this, eh, Mr. President-elect? Why don't you surprise Me, okay?
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