July 4, 2007 Mari Oye
It takes a high school student to stand
up to George W. Bush. At least that was the case with Mari Oye of
Wellesley High in
Wellesley, Massachusetts. "As members of the presidential scholars class of 2007, we have been told that we represent the best and brightest of our nation. Therefore, we believe we have a responsibility to voice our convictions. We do not want America to represent torture. We urge you to do all in your power to stop violations of the human rights of detainees, to cease illegal renditions and to apply the Geneva Convention to all detainees, including those designated enemy combatants."Before the taking of a commemorative photo, Oye personally handed the letter to Bush. As recounted by the Boston Globe, "Reading silently to himself, the president looked up quizzically at Oye and said, according to her, 'We agree. America doesn't torture people.'" Sure, Bush lied as usual, but Oye stood up for a principle that has been a hallmark of American justice. The Dems in Congress could learn from this Presidential Scholar: Have the courage of your convictions. Mari Oye, best of luck in New Haven. Unlike Bush, it's clear that you earned your way into Yale on merit. You are the winner of this week's BuzzFlash Wings of Justice Award. * * * Nominated by Kate McIntyre of Los Angeles, CA.
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