http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/authors/227/christopher-p-federici Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:17:51 -0400 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:17:51 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/250/the-bush-administration-human-rights-and-a-culture-of-torture By Christopher P. Federici - For most Americans, 9/11 represents a turning point for our country. It is the beginning of a new chapter in our relations to the world and how we view our place in it. It is the beginning of a chapter where the American commitment to human rights was put in doubt, war was waged, and potential crimes were committed in the name of national security. The nineties by comparison were a prosperous time for Americans and the country. The economy grew by leaps and bounds; democracy was flourishing throughout the world. Even our old enemy, the mighty Soviet Union, turned out to be nothing more than lies... Wed, 12 May 2010 08:05 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/250/the-bush-administration-human-rights-and-a-culture-of-torture