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I don't think the public ever cared (5.00 / 1) (#3)
by dianem on Tue Apr 01, 2008 at 09:40:07 PM EST
There was a brief outrage over abusive photographs, but I think the American people overall don't mind torture in the interests of "national security"... as long as it's only "terrorists" who are being tortured.

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They care, they are just too embarrassed (5.00 / 1) (#18)
by FlaDemFem on Tue Apr 01, 2008 at 11:21:42 PM EST
to discuss it. Especially with the stuff with China and the Olympics. We have people protesting China's human rights violation, including Nancy Pelosi. She should shut up, given she hasn't done squat to stop the torture our government is engaged in. We used to be able to take the high ground because we didn't behave that way. Those days are over, even if the majority of Americans do not approve of torture, the government use of it has stained our honor forever. Don't think for a moment that the average citizen doesn't know this. And is ashamed of it. That's why you don't hear a lot about it. People don't discuss things they are ashamed of.

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I think there is some sympathy ... (none / 0) (#96)
by narius on Wed Apr 02, 2008 at 06:14:27 PM EST
towards the people who are innocent but caught up in the whole thing (rounding up the wrong people ...).

However, for proven terrorists (for example, that have shot at US serviceman), I doubt there is much concern if the interrogation gets a little too "enthusiastic" (as long as we are not getting into hot iron category yet).

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Having shot at US servicemen??? (none / 0) (#100)
by SantaMonicaJoe on Wed Apr 02, 2008 at 08:08:46 PM EST
That doesn't make a terrorist. It's a war zone.

People who shoot at US troops and are caught are POW's.

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Nope (none / 0) (#109)
by jimakaPPJ on Thu Apr 03, 2008 at 08:10:50 AM EST
The definition of who is a POW is quite definitive.
Merely shooting at US soldier does not make one eligible to be considered a POW.

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Justice Dept Releases John Yoo Torture Memo | 132 comments (132 topical)

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