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(starting typing for TBO's post....eh well some redundant info)
I read some very interesting information on what techniques (under the Bush Admin) were used to get information out of the detained. Along with other info that was straight-up leaked. I think most people would be horrified if they knew half of what went on. When the US uses "black sites" in other countries with no laws against torturing (like Egypt) to detain supposed "terrorists" you know it can't be good. Factor in that they were able to hold the detained indefinitely and without access to a fair trial, and you are really throwing the Constitution and the Geneva Conventions in the trash can among other strict code of ethics that the US has promised to adhere to. Another thing to consider when folding to the mindset of "screw them, they are terrorists" is that there were plenty of completely innocent people being detained at Guantanamo and other sites. So I think it's important to ask the "what if..." question in regards to folks that might be completely innocent. I don't think anyone would be for torturing innocent detainees.
- I don't know enough about the top half of this. But I completely agree with you on the bottom half.tommyo