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Repeal the Military Commissions Act!
Ask Presidential Candidates The Question -
in person or on YouTube
:
"The Military Commissions Act takes away the most basic legal protections. It permits our government to commit torture. It allows prosecutors to use secret evidence and confessions obtained by torture. It allows presidents to declare anyone they want an 'enemy combatant' with no right of appeal. It's a serious threat to democracy. Will you pledge to work for full repeal of the MCA? If not, why not?" (more info)