Investigate the ‘war on terror’

Re “Judging the war on terror,” editorial, April 4

Questioning the Obama administration and its hesitancy regarding investigations about possible violations of our Constitution and the Geneva Convention is past due.

Dick Cheney has openly admitted to waterboarding. Outing a CIA agent is also a crime. The invasion of Iraq, which has cost so many innocent lives, and the deceitful buildup that led to it also need to be fully investigated.

If we allow the administration to sweep all of these possible crimes under the rug, it amounts to collusion -- and it will happen again.

All of the beautiful speeches of President Obama’s trip abroad will mean nothing if there is not a complete investigation. A special prosecutor would be a great idea.

Cora Byrd

Van Nuys