A wanted man

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A planned trip by [former president George W.] Bush to speak at the Switzerland-based United Israel Appeal later this week has been canceled after several human rights groups called for Swiss authorities to arrest Bush and investigate him for authorizing torture. Bush has traveled widely since leaving office, but not to Europe, where there is a strong tradition of international prosecutions.

The Swiss group and Bush's spokesman claim that it was threats of protest, not of legal action, that prompted the cancellation.

Golly. First it was goodbye to politcs, and now it's goodbye to Europe. Perhaps he can clear some more brush to take up his time.