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Originally Posted by KenJackson
Let me help, in case it's not as blindingly obvious. Bush took non-lethal, non-injurious action to get information about attacks that would kill masses of innocent people. Apparently he had success. He probably saved lots of innocent lives--maybe even that of someone you love.
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That's a bit like standing on the corner, clapping you hands to keep the elephants away, it'dn't?
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Originally Posted by KenJackson
I say "non-injurious" because, after all, waterboarding does no bodily damage--it just plays on fears of the mind. I don't know if it should be considered torture* or not. I don't like it. It certainly should not be used in any routine manner. But the very few sons of satan that it was used against would love to see you, your family and all your friends die painfully. Bush took action to prevent that. It's remains a surprise that so many of those who hate him for it won't say an ill word against those who threaten to murder us all.
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Once you begin justifying the violation of ANYONE's rights, it becomes much easier to justify violating everyone's rights. Just look at the Patriot Act.
Our country is better than this.