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Unfortunately, the Holt bill engages in, as others put it, a silly bit of optimism. I looked up to see what has happened thus far regarding Reagan's Executive
by 616c 13y ago
Unfortunately, the Holt bill engages in, as others put it, a silly bit of optimism.
I looked up to see what has happened thus far regarding Reagan's Executive Order 12333 [0] where assassinations by anyone representing the USG is completely forbidden from engaging in assassination attempts. Does anyone honestly believe this prevents anything? I find it hard to believe it is adhered to. Was it amended post-9/11? It is hard to tell, as the follow executive orders on this topic never address assassination.
[0] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Order_12333 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Order_12333
- krapp 13y agoOf course the American government engages in covert assassinations. That we tried to kill Castro several times, at least, is common knowledge. Every modern government probably has an office they call on to get their "laundry" cleaned, legally or no. I don't think that has any relevance on whether or not this particular bill will pass, though.
- 616c 13y agoSigh. The point is legislating against covert acts is inherently ineffective. This was long after Castro, and I am asking some 15+ years later if people still even weigh this when considering things like UAV strikes. Technically, assassinations are not legal for USG employees. It is very clear.