Some people are against torture all the time, under all circumstances, no matter what. I'm not one of them. Never mind, for a moment, that I don't think water-boarding is torture. Not when a doctor is standing by to make sure no permanent damage is inflicted on the guy who knows where and when the next 9/11 is coming. Not when there are clearly established rules in place on how long the water-boarding can last, to insure the overall well-being of Mr. Ahmed al-kaboom. If convincing this guy that he's going to drown when he's not - under the ticking bomb scenario that would save American lives -most Americans I think will find a way to deal with their moral qualms.
Free the Memos ...
Free the Memos ...
Free the Memos ...
Some people are against torture all the time, under all circumstances, no matter what. I'm not one of them. Never mind, for a moment, that I don't think water-boarding is torture. Not when a doctor is standing by to make sure no permanent damage is inflicted on the guy who knows where and when the next 9/11 is coming. Not when there are clearly established rules in place on how long the water-boarding can last, to insure the overall well-being of Mr. Ahmed al-kaboom. If convincing this guy that he's going to drown when he's not - under the ticking bomb scenario that would save American lives -most Americans I think will find a way to deal with their moral qualms.