No matter what comes out, we are surrounded by a smug arrogance, a self-righteous 'defense' that says, 'My country can do no wrong.' In the air is a firm and determined premise: If 'My' country does it, it automatically becomes right and justifiable. Too often, those of us who demand we act in accord with our constitution, international law, common decency, and the values laid down by our founding fathers are accused of 'treason'...

http://www.counterpunch.org/saavedra06272005.html

from CounterPunch, by Leigh Saavedra


Informant: Thomas L. Knapp