Former US President George W Bush has defended some of his most controversial decisions, in his first television interview since leaving office. What is your reaction?
Mr Bush, who is publicising his memoir Decision Points, told US network NBC that using the interrogation technique of waterboarding had prevented terrorist attacks and saved lives. He also said the decision to invade Iraq in 2003 was right and that history would judge him a success.
In his memoir, Mr Bush admits the economic woes he left to his successor, Barack Obama, were "one ugly way to end a presidency", but rejects accusations that the bailout of the banks was a waste of public money.
Do you agree with President Bush's reasons for making such decisions? Can torture ever be justified if it saves lives? What is your assessment of his legacy?
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/haveyoursay/2010/11/what_is_your_reaction_to_bushs.htmlWARNING -- may be a little slow to load. Seven pages so far -- the first page seems to be mostly calling out Bu**sh**, but there are a few blind sycophants.