NYT – Obama needs to investigate torture

In an official editorial, the Old Gray Lady salutes President Barack Obama’s release of the four CIA torture memos last week, but says that’s not nearly enough – Obama needs to start investigating:

He has an obligation to pursue what is clear evidence of a government policy sanctioning the torture and abuse of prisoners — in violation of international law and the Constitution. …

These memos make it clear that (federal appeals judge Jay). Bybee is unfit for a job that requires legal judgment and a respect for the Constitution. Congress should impeach him. And if the administration will not conduct a thorough investigation of these issues, then Congress has a constitutional duty to hold the executive branch accountable. If that means putting Donald Rumsfeld and Alberto Gonzales on the stand, even Dick Cheney, we are sure Americans can handle it.

After eight years without transparency or accountability, Mr. Obama promised the American people both. His decision to release these memos was another sign of his commitment to transparency. We are waiting to see an equal commitment to accountability.

Holy crap, what sort of Wheaties did the Times eat?