Originally Posted by Guest

I am conflicted on this subject frankly.

It is easy at this time to be all holier than thou about it, and "Monday Morning Quarterback" everything that happened at that time, in those years.

I am shocked as well and certainly do not condone torture.

BUT, I also have recall of how our country felt on Sept 12, 2001. I recall the mood of our country for years after these attacks, and I WILL NEVER LOSE THAT FEELING.

I do, however understand the condemnation of the practices.

I offer two links for everyone to read; In 2014, a report was declassified and the link below is from the NY Times on that report

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/10/wo...port-says.html

NPR also did a report which I attach.....

'Torture Report': A Closer Look At When And What President Bush Knew : The Two-Way : NPR

i think it is one of those issues that will NEVER be black and white...always be gray. Over the years it has become a political football, but interesting that the "football" is only mentioned by the minions on political forums and very seldom mentioned by politicians except in general tones.

I would never object to anyone criticizing nor defending any practices done at that time....I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW I FELT.

In any case, I do not see any substance now, except as a lesson from history.

This country and others violate many many agreements during administrations of both parties and we can only hope that due diligence was used by everyone involved.

Getting involved in this simply leads to analyzing drone strikes, etc.