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I am saddened by the realization that my beloved country is now actively promoting a policy of torture. We strongly support several other nations which are known to engage in torture, e.g. Egypt, and appear to use their "security forces" for torture when convenient. Euphemistically known as "extraordinary rendition".

Primary documents are available at the above link, including correspondence between John Yoo & William Taft, and between Taft and Gonzales.

See also Peter Brooks' deconstruction of the Bybee memo.

The United States used to hold moral high ground. This administration has squandered that, and set us back at best generations; at worst, permanently.

Defending this country & providing security for Americans is an essential role of the government. But using that goal as a pretext for abuse is indefensible.