re: #787 yasharki

Aha, so it’s not generals, it’s a general. And a rather particular one at that. Furthermore you say that previous history of warfare has to be scratched because it’s _old_. I’m at a loss of words…

Mazeltov - it’s a puzzler isn’t it?

But a top British general (also fighting the current war may add some light to the matter………………)

Asked why he would have stopped the practice of hooding immediately had he realised it was being used earlier in 2003, Reith replied: “Because I had understood this was no longer policy and I also knew to tactically question someone you needed to look them in the eyes because you have to develop a rapport with them.”

guardian.co.uk

(there are more…………..)