John Yoo Says Gitmo Ruling Damages National Security

June 17, 2008 · Filed Under Legal News, Opinion, War on Terror

The former Justice Department lawyer that everyone on the left affectionately refers to as a “war criminal,” and the man responsible for the now infamous “Yoo Memo” giving the legal rational to the President for coarcisive interrogations, Gitmo, etc. is speaking out about the recent Supreme Court decision on Gitmo.

In an Op-Ed in today’s Wall Street Journal, Yoo says the Supreme Court overstepped itself by giving Gitmo detainees the right to challenge their detention in civilian courts. He calls the decision a “dangerous” one that damages our national security.

It’s very likely that John Yoo’s legal opinions to the President are a major reason we haven’t been attacked since 9/11. His interpretation of the law (which happens to be correct) gave the President the authority he needed to aggressively wage war on our enemies.

(thanks to Michelle for the link)