cannabisnews.com: Persian Gulf War (Ret.) Persian Gulf War (Ret.) Posted by FoM on May 17, 2000 at 15:47:58 PT By Al Kamen, Washington Post Staff Writer Source: Washington Post Imagine our surprise to see the 5-pound, three-ring binder from Barry R. McCaffrey that arrived unsolicited in the newsroom last week. It's entitled, "Human Rights, the Rule of Law and Drug Policy," and it has speeches, policy statements, letters and such that the retired four-star general produced favoring human rights while head of the Southern Command in Panama from 1994 to 1996 and now as head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Well let's see. Might this have something to do with a sharply negative piece just out in the New Yorker by reporter Seymour Hersh that accuses McCaffrey of unnecessarily blasting retreating Iraqi troops during the Persian Gulf War?Sure looks like a preemptive strike. But why the drug focus? Because, as Dave Shull, ONDCP's human rights officer, said, "when Hersh started interviewing" for the article, it appeared the piece would focus on human rights violations in the drug war, especially in Latin America, and that McCaffrey, by implication, would be tied to wrongdoing.That would "undermine the credibility of the policy," Shull said. "One article like this could impact on policy considerations for years to come," he said, so papers were gathered, copied and three-hole punched. But when it was learned that Hersh, whose article appeared Monday, was focusing instead on McCaffrey's actions in the Gulf War, a short section was added including the rules of engagement for his 24th Mechanized Infantry Division's "Attack Plan."Only about eight or nine copies went to "key reporters who do Latin America and drug policy," Shull said, and the remaining 30 copies went to folks in the human rights community.Anyone who wants to review "Examples of Human Rights Outreach" by McCaffrey from 1994 to '96, in English and some in Spanish, might want to call for a copy. Expect long lines.By Al KamenWashington Post Staff WriterWednesday, May 17, 2000 ; A25 Related Articles & Web Site:Amnesty Internationalhttp://www.amnesty.org/Article on McCaffrey Sparks Furorhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread5758.shtmlGulf War Crimes? http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread5747.shtmlMcCaffrey Stands By Decisions in Gulf War http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread5746.shtmlArticle Questions U.S. General http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread5733.shtmlDrug Director Criticizes Journalisthttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread5444.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #5 posted by Tom Paine on May 21, 2000 at 13:02:06 PT Where there's smoke, there's fire! *Drug War, Death Squad LINKS worldwide. Revised. Huge LINKS list. Please forward. So far, various versions of the webpage are found in a few places. Click:http://www.angelfire.com/rnb/y/squads.htm --latest revised webpage. [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by FoM on May 17, 2000 at 22:55:19 PT It sure is interesting to me too! Hey there dddd! I'm glad you like it! I think this is a very interesting story on McCaffrey. Just reading the articles makes me recall what I remember when I was watching the Gulf War on the news when it was happening. I remember thinking why did they kill all those retreating men? Of course no connection until maybe now. I wonder how many other people are having their brains jarred with questions too. I bet lots of people! I'm glad you like the upgrade. It is really hard to pick a handful of web sites when there are so many good ones. Peace, FoM!PS: This link is one of my hobbies! I do this to relax! I must be a few bricks shy of a load! LOL! My Drug Policy News Board [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by dddd on May 17, 2000 at 22:28:40 PT I like it This story just keeps getting better and better. Thank you FoM...Also,I like your recent upgrade on the site.JAH shine on you....dddd [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by Dan Hillman on May 17, 2000 at 20:01:43 PT Mad Magazine Presents: Worlds Thinnest Books "Barry McCaffrey: Humanitarian" [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by MikeEEEEE on May 17, 2000 at 16:46:01 PT More Lies? Oh yeah, I'll call. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!! [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: