re: #228 gehazi

It’s pretty clear that both Republicans and Democrats bear responsibility for this tragic chapter of our history.

But one group of people came up with the program, and the other passively accepted it. There’s blame all around, but not (in my mind) equal shares.

One side defends it vigorously as a good thing, and the others group had many members who did not accept it passively.

In either case, it is a distraction to the discussion to even bring up.

Waterboarding is torture.

Torture gives no military benefit - which is why all civilized militaries forbid it.

Wanting it done is only out of the most base and vile impulses.