Judge Raymond C. Fisher described the case as presenting “a painful conflict between human rights and national security.” But, he said, the majority had “reluctantly” concluded that the lawsuit represented “a rare case” in which the government’s need to protect state secrets trumped the plaintiffs’ need to have any day in court.
The decision bolstered an array of ways in which the Obama administration has pressed forward with broad counter-terrorism policies after taking over from the Bush team, a degree of continuity that has departed from the expectations fostered by President Obama’s campaign rhetoric, which was often sharply critical of President Bush’s approach.
The Obama administration, has demonstrated a complete reversal of what it promised during the election campaign. We are not upholding Human Rights as they are defined in the constitution. Extraordinary Rendition is bullshit for "we can do whatever it takes, including terrorist type activities like torture if we think it is necessary." Remember, we have learned that torture is not an effective interrogation technique. Hold our leaders accountable for their lies.