News: US on list of countries suspected of using torture

[dracodraconis]

A training manual produced by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs now lists the US alongside countries such as Egypt, Iran, China, Israel, Afghanistan, and Syria as a country that could potentially use torture on its prisoners. The manual was produced for Canadian diplomats as part of a "torture awareness workshop". Found on Rick Mercer's blog

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[d2leddy.livejournal.com]

I am so proud.

[montesqusmith.livejournal.com]

Morning greetings Dd,

Having hadthe misfortune to hear Kenny Rodgers and witness line dancing, I think this torturos label was a little late in coming.

[dracodraconis.livejournal.com]

Yes, brings a tear to the eye don't it.

At least with an election on the way there is a vague chance of the US government changing direction.

When I read this I thought of an article (that I can't find at the moment because I'm about to head out the door) in which someone decided to try self-induced water-boarding (an interogation technique apparently used by the US) to determine if it was torture. They concluded that there was no doubt it was. If I find it I'll post the link for you. Very interesting read.

[dracodraconis.livejournal.com]

Here's the link to theweaselking's post:

http://theweaselking.livejournal.com/2670235.html

[d2leddy.livejournal.com]

That's an unexpected admission from Mr. Straightdope. I applaud it.