Top general OK with releasing Afghan papers

[polly7]

"Opposition parties have berated the government for months for refusing to issue unredacted versions of the documents, which discuss the transfer of detainees captured by Canadian Forces in Afghanistan to Afghan custody.

The aim of obtaining the uncensored papers was to assist a parliamentary committee's investigation into allegations that Canadian officials knew transferred detainees were being tortured by Afghan officials."

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/04/29/afghan-documents-speakers-ruling-liberals.html#ixzz0majCDUkf

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/04/29/afghan-documents-speakers-ruling-liberals.html

Denial And Deceit: The Harper Government And Torture In Afghanistan
By Alheli Picazo

"Following his testimony, the Conservative government set their sights on Colvin; Intent to undermine his credibility and reputation. The relentless smearing of the well respected diplomat prompted twenty-three former Canadian ambassadors (joined later by an additional twelve) to release a letter to the media condemning the behaviour of the Conservative government."

"Prime Minister Stephen Harper has done everything in his power to deny opposition MP’s access to key documents, allowing them access only to heavily redacted files ‘in the interest of national security.’ However, upon close examination it’s clear the redactions have less to do with national security, and everything to do with concealing the government’s knowledge of torture."

http://apicazo.wordpress.com/2010/04/20/denial-and-deceit-the-harper-government-and-torture-in-afghanistan/

Conclusion: We have a torture-complicit, Bush wannabe, untrustworthy Prime Minister. Time for the arrogant nothing to go.