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May 24, 2007

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The Sirens Wail For John McCain

During last weeks Republican presidential debate, Brit Hume gave all the candidates this hypothetical scenario: Imagine that hundreds of Americans have been killed in three major suicide bombings and "a fourth attack has been averted when the attackers were captured ... and taken to Guantanamo. ... U.S. intelligence believes that another, larger attack is planned. ... How aggressively would you interrogate?" (the captured suspects)

First to answer was "turn the other cheek" McCain.

"…….We could never gain as much we would gain from that torture as we lose in world opinion. We do not torture people," he said. "It's not about the terrorists, it's about us. It's about what kind of country we are. And a fact: The more physical pain you inflict on someone, the more they're going to tell you what they think you want to know."

Watch McCain and then call for Betty. On second thought, better call for Betty before you watch.

Okay, so your mom/dad, daughter, son, wife and/or husband are shopping at the mall. The terrorists' next bomb may be targeted at the mall in which they are shopping. What does President McCain do? McCain seems to care more about what the world will think of our (the U.S.) questioning techniques than he cares about your family members. He will politely ask the suspect, "Please tell us where the bomb is, pretty please?"

In the distance we hear the wail of fire sirens. It’s too late. "Pretty please" didn't work. But the world's opinion of us hasn't changed. They still think we're wimps.

All the candidates except McCain and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) said they would use "enhanced interrogation techniques" but would not adhere to "torturing" the captives. McCain said "enhanced interrogation techniques" is torture and Mr. Paul suggested that the U.S. was ultimately responsible for 9/11. Although we can't forgive Mr. McCain, we must forgive Mr. Paul for his nescience. His fall from the turnip truck was obviously more serious than we thought.

 

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