Monday, November 14, 2005

US Could Stop Killing Torturing/Killing but Won't

As wrong as McCain is on so many issues, the senator is correct on the torture issue: on CBS' Face the Nation he said: "If we're viewed as a country that engages in torture any possible info we might be able to gain is far counterbalanced by the negative effect of public opinion." Terrorists are "the quintessence of evil," he said. "But it's not about them; it's about us. This battle we're in is about the things we stand for, believe in and practice. And that is an observance of human rights, no matter how terrible our adversaries may be." If the US keeps up w/these policies of torturing, it will only come back to bite us via the treatment of our own soldiers in the hands of enemies and by our tanking global reputation. As this CBS 60 Mins' piece shows, the rapidly descending situation in Pakistan is the perfect opportunity for the US to win over Muslim hearts and minds. But why would BushCo improve the US reputation and win hearts & minds w/charity and kindness when we can just keep killing and maiming?
Posted by Tina :: 12:08 AM :: 2 Comments:

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