Ashcroft on Torture

[Scriptor Ignotus]

http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003252621

Defending the president’s policy on torture, he says, “I think there is a very sound argument for saying that those who violate the Geneva Conventions should not benefit from its provisions.” When Solomon reminds him that that the U.S. stands for rights for all, he answers, “Well, we have guaranteed many rights to the prisoners.”

Holy effing Soaring Eagle! This man is insane. Case in point (from the article):

Speaking of which: Ashcroft reveals that his artistic leanings go beyond music. He also makes “barbed-wire sculpture,” he says (you can't make this stuff up).

[William769]

1. Torture is listening to Ashcroft sing!