A story worth hearing

Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Fred E. Haynes, 83, is a veteran of World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. In this article he tells a story of a Japanese prisoner of war, and why humane treatment of prisoners is a tactical advantage.

I wish every American knew this story.


Soldiers speak out


My grandfather didn't fight the Nazis over there so we could act like them over here. I am glad he didn't live to see this president's legacy. He would have been greatly ashamed.

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Senator Olympia J. Snowe
Senator Susan M. Collins

I must express my opposition to the immoral practice of inhuman, degrading and brutal interrogation and indefinite detention of prisoners. Such practices do not serve the interest of U.S. security.

An array of well-respected members of Congress from both sides of the aisle, retired military leaders and former government officials, including former Secretary of State Colin Powell, have expressed serious concern in response to the compromise. They rightly question the wisdom of following a policy that undermines U.S. credibility as a world leader and may very well place U.S. troops at risk of similar treatment.

It is a sad chapter in American history when Congress sanctions torture and indefinite detention. After all, "water-boarding" was a favorite technique of the Gestapo, and similar to techniques used during the Salem witch hunts. Embracing such techniques makes a mockery of your pledge to uphold the Constitution. It is also disgusting, evil, and counter-productive.

I strongly urge you to reject this compromise on torture.


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Shame Shame Shame

Better hurry. The US House has already disgraced itself with their vote.

Bums rush

I don't like the phrase no-brainer, but it seems a no-brainer for democrats to filibuster this bill. With elections coming there's no better way to go into them than by letting Americans know that "democrats don't torture".

Wanna attract values voters?

Stand up for Justice.