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McCain, Bush, Agree On Torture Ban

December 16, 2005 ⋅  E-Mail Article ⋅  Print Article ⋅ Post a comment

Bush also made comments regarding the agreement, Bush advised that the decision on the language is not about banning torture, that is something the United States already prohibits, “This government does not torture…we adhere to the International Convention of Torture, whether it be here at home or abroad.”

We all want to feel safe; we all want to feel protected. We just have to make sure we keep our civility in doing this.

However, there is a part in all of us who really wants to see Colonel Jessup go to work.

“ Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Whose gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinburg? I have more responsibility here than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago, and you curse the marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That Santiago’s death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And that my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. I know deep down in places you dont talk about at parties, you don’t want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don’t give a damn what you think you are entitled to! — (Col Jessup- A Few Good Men) Col. Jessup,

McCain, Bush agree on torture ban

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