President Obama has vetoed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act ( JASTA ), designed to allow families of September 11th, 2001 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, home to 15 of the 19 airline hijackers.
For skeptics, this veto confirms suspicions that oil is considered more precious than innocent blood. The stage is now set for Congress to vote on an override of the veto. If the necessary two thirds majority in the US House and Senate materializes, it would be an all-too-rare bipartisan victory during Obama-era gridlock.
Precarious timing, law makers are running to hold their seats, add to pressure felt by policians. Voters can apply more pressure by demanding congressional incumbents and challengers state their position on the issue.
If Saudi oil trumps American blood, then it's fair to ask whether JASTA delayed is JASTA, and justice, denied?
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