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Human Rights, the Law and the Ongoing Threat of Terror

The transition from Bush to Obama has not eliminated the threat of terrorists who want to attack the country. Is Obama being forced to adopt some of the same counter-measures he criticized in last year's campaign?

By Warren Olney • Jul 2, 2009 • 50m Listen

The transition from Bush to Obama has not eliminated the threat of terrorists who want to attack the country. Is Obama being forced to adopt some of the same counter-measures he criticized in last year's campaign? We hear about indefinite detention, rendition and what some refer to as "torture lite." Also, the US military launches an offensive in Afghanistan, and Saddam Hussein was more afraid of Iran than he was of America.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'

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Human Rights, the Law and the Ongoing Threat of Terror

The transition from Bush to Obama has not eliminated the threat of terrorists who want to attack the country. Is Obama being forced to adopt some of the same counter-measures he criticized in last year's campaign?

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To the Point

Human Rights, the Law and the Ongoing Threat of Terror

The transition from Bush to Obama has not eliminated the threat of terrorists who want to attack the country. Is Obama being forced to adopt some of the same counter-measures he criticized in last year's campaign?

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