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To: combjelly who wrote (481481)5/17/2009 1:26:39 PM
From: i-node  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1574261
 
The way it has been presented is very much like torture et al is portrayed on '24' based on what others have said.

It really doesn't matter when taken in context - that is, that the "torture" (not my term) was performed on the terrorist who dreamed up 9/11 and that it saved hundreds, thousands, or perhaps many more American lives.

While the extreme Left is never going to say it is okay, most Americans -- seeing this interrogation in context -- are going to support it.

It has nothing at all to do with the TV series "24" which has no basis in fact (and no episode to date has involved waterboarding).



To: combjelly who wrote (481481)5/17/2009 2:12:35 PM
From: bentway  Respond to of 1574261
 
I've watched "24" once. That was enough..

I haven't seen "An Inconvenient Truth" either..



To: combjelly who wrote (481481)5/17/2009 2:43:51 PM
From: Sedohr Nod  Respond to of 1574261
 
The best distinction I've heard between enhanced methods of interrogations and torture is that with one you want it to end and with the other you want to die.

It is my hope that the new administration has or will have matured to the point that they will do what is necessary to connect the dots when & if their time comes.