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In reply to the discussion: Pres. Obama says torture happened because we were 'afraid,' ignoring those who stood up against it [View all]SunSeeker
(51,550 posts)6. Excellent idea. We should honor those unsung heroes, especially Joe Darby. nt
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Pres. Obama says torture happened because we were 'afraid,' ignoring those who stood up against it [View all]
bigtree
Aug 2014
OP
The Bush Administration had the ability to know what was torture and what was not, they choose
Thinkingabout
Aug 2014
#3
I think it is part of both. It is certainly easier to rationalize "going along" if you are a coward.
rhett o rick
Aug 2014
#58
Well, when it comes to defending their country in a situation where they might get their ass shot
tularetom
Aug 2014
#43
Beware when an organization picks you as the person to 'find out what really happened'. n/t
PoliticAverse
Aug 2014
#22
If the leader of the Democratic Party apologizes for torturers, then the Party has lost its soul
BrotherIvan
Aug 2014
#14
if evidence of torture was released as it was happening, the Snowden haters would have been
whereisjustice
Aug 2014
#20
but recognizing the real heroes shows up the torturers were deem merely overzealous in their
MisterP
Aug 2014
#23
Rewards go to the mediocre and to the malicious, while the excellent and the courageous are
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2014
#24
anyone can strive for justice, it takes a special kind of person to justify torture
whereisjustice
Aug 2014
#28
There are probably a couple of other names that could be added to the list of those
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Aug 2014
#31
The fear was discovering how many Democratic pols backed it and holding them accountable.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Aug 2014
#48