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Plan Colombia and Beyond reminds us that many Latin American human rights abusers have trained at WHINSEC, formerly the School of the Americas.
The same blog gives us a reality check on Colombia's progress against impunity.
Plus, from IPS, Right Groups Want "Body Count" General Investigated
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Just a simple question. Can you show even one example of anyone learning anything illegal, immoral or unethical at the School of the Americas or at WHINSEC? I didn't think so. Saying so with no evidence is a moral libel of your fellow man (and woman). This is especially fraudulent now that every country we work with has elected civilian leadership--and the militaries are supporting those elected civilian leaders.
The best defense I can give of the institute is to tell you to come see for yourself. Anyone can do so, with nothing more than a photo ID to get onto Fort Benning.
Lee A. Rials
Public Affairs Officer
Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation
Thanks for your comment Lee, and the invitation, which I won't be able to take up as I'm in the wrong continent, but if I'm ever passing through Georgia I'll bear it in mind. A quick search shows me that your post as Public Affairs Officer at WHINSEC involves posting comments such as this on numerous blogs which mention the institute... well, if it helps, I guess.
I think your ire is misplaced since if you read my post 1)it mentions WHINSEC in one sentence, 2)it states a simple face with no judgement given and 3)its purpose is to direct you to a different blog, where presumably your comment would be better directed.
But anyway, naturally I'll be giving this some thought and will write a full post on my thoughts on SOA/WHINSEC, where you are also free to accuse me of 'moral libel' if you so wish.
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