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Subscribe to commentslkofnovaMay 7th 2009 5:00PM
The USA is such a dumb and under educated country, I also think the Taliban has had a strong influance on its leaders. They should stop hanging out with them, getting very much like them. The largest number of people in prison in the whole world not to mention the torture capitol of the world.
THINKSMARTER0NEMay 7th 2009 5:22PM
Then I guess the media needs to be put on notice as well.
How much truth have you heard lately from the media. Online news stories cable channel news riddled with spin unfactual events.
ohgodohgodMay 11th 2009 6:13PM
Ordinarily we don't use the phrase "breaking the law" as extending to conduct that is actionable. Certain conduct isn't prohibited, but people may seek damages for such conduct. Take violating a contract. it isn't "against the law," but if it causes damage, you might get sued.
By the way, torture capital of the world? Why. The torture that the Bush administration sanctioned was unconscionable. But it wasn't the worst nor the most arbitrary or widespread in the world. The fact that it has come to light reflects the (remaining) openness of the society. Just because Egypt's torture is done in secret, doesn't mean it doesn't happen, for example.