Psychologist accused of war crimes opposes torture investigations

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As a conflict has arisen as to whether the nation should seek accountability for torture and other human rights abuses during the so-called "War on Terror," the public and media have largely ignored the spectacle of those, like Richard Cheney and John Yoo, who are likely targets of human rights abuse investigations. Potential investigations are denounced as political attacks that will gravely damage the country's security. The media have largely ignored the self-serving nature of these denunciations.

The latest human rights abuse target to join the anti-accountability chorus is former Guantanamo intelligence psychologist Col. Larry James (retired), about whom questions have been raised regarding unethical or even illegal participation in war crimes. In a press release from Wright State University, where he is now Dean of the School of Professional Psychology, James –– has come out against Attorney General Holder's limited criminal investigation of CIA torture :

"To reopen cases that were adjudicated as legal may be harmful to the mission and morale of the intelligence community," said Col. (Ret.) Larry James, now the Dean of the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University. "That said, I agree with President Obama's statement several months ago to 'turn the page' and move on with regard to the interrogation of detainees of the Global War on Terrorism."

Most professional criminals doubtless share his views regarding investigation into their burglaries or forgeries or felony assaults and the like....