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Philosoraptor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-07-06 12:04 PM
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True or False: The U.S. does not torture, its against our laws & values.
Edited on Thu Sep-07-06 12:14 PM by Philosoraptor
actual bush quote:

I want to be absolutely clear with our people, and the world: The United States does not torture. It's against our laws, and it's against our values. I have not authorized it -- and I will not authorize it.

Lets ask the nation's kids this true or false question in civics class. Then lets ask adults on the street the same question. Then lets ask college students, then lets ask liberals and conservatives the same simple question and see how many people's heads explode.

Thanks
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LynnTheDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-07-06 12:11 PM
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1. FALSE; we do torture; TRUE, it's against our law to do so.
But then, we're a rogue state and in violation of just about every US and international law & treaty around.

As the entire world knows very well.

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Philosoraptor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-07-06 12:12 PM
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2. we're a COCKY rogue nation too.
I've never ever heard of anyone in history with such a hard on for torture and murder.
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Philosoraptor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-07-06 03:20 PM
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3. kick
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-07-06 03:21 PM
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4. Here's another idea: Let's use those "tough" methods on Bush.
Edited on Thu Sep-07-06 03:23 PM by WinkyDink
And Rumsfeld.

See if the definition then changes.
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buddhamama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-07-06 03:22 PM
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5. it is against the Law
but we do it anyway. No, correction, we don't do it Bush's America does it. Not mine.
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