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As a leader in path to bring change to all, President Obama takes time every day to read 10 hand picked-letters to get a glimpse on what's on people's mind and hearts.
Amnesty International has compiled powerful letters written by 10 influential thinkers - from an exiled poet to a former military interrogator to an esteemed actor and activist - that boldly make the case against torture.
These letters could not come at a more critical time. News reports last weekend stated that Attorney General Eric Holder is considering naming a special prosecutor to look into Bush-era torture. Ever since Obama's first days in office, Amnesty activists and their allies have called on the administration to investigate abuses committed during Bush's tenure and prosecute former officials where warranted.
While we're still obtaining details on the shape of the investigation, it's clear that we're making headway in our fight for accountability.
These ten letters describe what torture does to its victims, how it undermines our spirit, and what it does to a country that lets those who authorized it go unpunished. With your help, we want to make sure that these letters make their way directly to President Obama's desk.
Through Amnesty's Ten Against Torture effort, you can help draw dramatic, high-profile attention to these letters as they reach the White House and help support our call for accountability.
Each letter is a passionate plea to President Obama to restore the United States' reputation, respect the rule of law, and act on values and ideals fundamental to the America we believe in.
Please take a moment to read all 10 letters and choose one to send it to President Obama.
Make sure that President Obama knows that torture has no place in any part of the world.
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<a href="http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/c.jhKPIXPCIoE/b.5273371/k.673C/10_Against_Torture/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?ICID=T0907A01&tr=y&auid=5071351">http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/c.jhKPIXPCIoE/b.5273371/k.673C/10_Against_Torture/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?ICID=T0907A01&tr=y&auid=5071351</a></p>
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<p>As a leader in path to bring change to all, President Obama takes time every day to read 10 hand picked-letters to get a glimpse on what's on people's mind and hearts.</p>
<p><b>Amnesty International has compiled powerful letters</b> written by 10 influential thinkers - from an exiled poet to a former military interrogator to an esteemed actor and activist - <b>that boldly make the case against torture.</b><br /> <br /> These letters could not come at a more critical time. News reports last weekend stated that Attorney General Eric Holder is considering naming a special prosecutor to look into Bush-era torture. Ever since Obama's first days in office, Amnesty activists and their allies have called on the administration to investigate abuses committed during Bush's tenure and prosecute former officials where warranted.<br /> <br /> While we're still obtaining details on the shape of the investigation,<b> it's clear that we're making headway in our fight for accountability.</b><br /> <br /> These ten letters describe <b>what torture does to its victims,</b> how it undermines <b>our spirit,</b> and what it does to <b>a country that lets those who authorized it go unpunished.</b> With your help, we want to make sure that these letters make their way directly to President Obama's desk.</p>
<p>Through Amnesty's Ten Against Torture effort, you can help draw dramatic, high-profile attention to these letters as they reach the White House and help support our call for accountability.</p>
<p>Each letter is <b>a passionate plea to President Obama to restore the United States' reputation, respect the rule of law,</b> and act on values and ideals fundamental to the America we believe in.</p>
<p>Please take a moment to read all 10 letters and choose one to send it to President Obama.</p>
<p><b>Make sure that President Obama knows that torture has no place in any part of the world.</b></p>
<p><b>Thank You</b></p>
<p><b><a href="http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/c.jhKPIXPCIoE/b.5273371/k.673C/10_Against_Torture/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?ICID=T0907A01&tr=y&auid=5071351">http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/c.jhKPIXPCIoE/b.5273371/k.673C/10_Against_Torture/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?ICID=T0907A01&tr=y&auid=5071351</a><br /></b>
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