Torture: Privilege Monday, Inquiry Tuesday, Committee Wednesday

For over a week now I've made time I don't really have to write about the torture issue. Given its unique nature, and Colvin's example, I felt had to. I'm glad to see all serious observers have now seen through the Govt's dissembling and the Opposition, media & bloggers remain determined to pursue this issue. For once, the Opposition, united, coordinated and serious, is inspiring. This week the House will debate the Committee's question of privilege (delay & censorship of documents) on Monday, the NDP will present a motion calling for an inquiry Tuesday, and the Committee will meet Wednesday, with some interesting witnesses, if it keeps to its original schedule. The determination of the Opposition, media & bloggers means this issue is on track to an outcome that reaffirms Canadian honour, whatever obstacles the Govt may try to impose in the meantime. The internal logic of the Canadian political system has been engaged on behalf of the truth-seekers, and it will now be almost impossible to stop. I hope everyone keeps on it. As mentioned, I really didn't have the time to write about it, but I felt "interpellé", so I made the time. As things seem on track, I will return to my usual more intermittent blogging, so I can get back to more personally pressing matters. I mention this only to make it clear that if I don't post much in the next days, it is because of such personal time considerations and not because of any loss of hope. Quite the opposite: it is precisely because I am now confident that the political-media machine is engaged and determined, as well as the blogosphere, that I don't feel under such an obligation to highlight the issue. Keep up the good work everyone! I'll be following affairs and do what I can, if needed.