Thanks to the Bush Administration's insistence on the American right to torture "terrorists," our President has essentially guaranteed that our own soldiers will be tortured in captivity:.
From TPM:
Rep. Artur Davis (D-AL) asked during today's hearing whether even the impression that the U.S. tortures makes it more likely that an adversary in a future conflict -- he used the Iranians as an example -- would torture captured U.S. or allied troops.
Former Navy instructor Malcolm Nance said he considered it a "guarantee" that other nations now have "a legal standard to subject American soldiers to enhanced interrogations." U.S. Air Force Reserve Colonel Steve Kleinman said he "agree[s] entirely."
This is what is known as a "tipping point." Also, "treason."
If you are angry that the President of the United States has guaranteed that US troops in captivity will be tortured, please call your Senators and Reps today.
Capitol switchboard toll-free numbers:
1 (800) 828 - 0498
1 (800) 614 - 2803
1 (866) 340 - 9281
1 (866) 338 - 1015
1 (877) 851 - 6437
Be sure to ask them if they are still "undecided" about Mukasey's nomination, as well.