John McCain voted against the Democratic-sponsored bill that outlaws waterboarding and other torture techniques. The bill restricts the CIA (and, presumably, other secret government agencies) to techniques approved in the Army Field manual.
This is the same Sen. McCain who courageously--as we were supposed to believe--spoke out against torture in Republican debates a few months ago.
Remember that the US Army interrogates prisoners to learn about threats to troops in close combat. S0 we why would we expect that soldiers' would know how to question people?
Further traducing his oath of office, Mr. Bush is certain to veto the bill.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
McCain told Larry King that by his 100 years in Iraq talk he meant 100 good years,with no soldier or American killed.
At one time I respected this guy, but no longer.
His vote against the Dem bill outlawing water bording should nullify his reputation as a gutsy war hero who suffered under torture for several years.
Post a Comment