On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:16:27 -0700, Larry Blanchard
wrote:

With this groups propensity for off-topic rantings (yes, I'm
guilty too), how come I've seen no comments about the memos
surfacing that say the president can authorize torture?

My feeling is that we're in danger of becoming what we're
fighting.

Note that our military, in general, is opposed to this because
the Geneva convention and other treaties provide protection for
our troops as well.


I've not seen the memos. Do they explore theoretical possibilities in
a general way, or are they presented in the form of a legal brief,
with appropriate citations and precedents?

Do they advocate a course of action, or do they describe the limits of
allowable actions?

Do the memos address the concerns of dealing with legally defined
combatants, or are they broader and take into consideration those who
may be thought of as illegal combatants?






Regards,
Tom.

Thomas J.Watson - Cabinetmaker (ret.)
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