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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
"A counterterrorism win"
Just read an excellent piece on interrogation by the NY Sun's Eli Lake-- who has spent the last few weeks reporting from Iraq. In it he describes how US forces captured a suspected insurgent, then set him free after it was determined they had the wrong man. While veiled threats were used, torture was not.
Major Christopher Norrie, who supervised the interrogation, described the episode as "a counterterrorism win for us." The story reminds us that while 4 out of 10 US soldiers believe torture should be allowed in Iraq to save US lives, some soldiers are mindful about the effects of torture on the hearts and minds of Iraqi citizens.
Major Christopher Norrie, who supervised the interrogation, described the episode as "a counterterrorism win for us." The story reminds us that while 4 out of 10 US soldiers believe torture should be allowed in Iraq to save US lives, some soldiers are mindful about the effects of torture on the hearts and minds of Iraqi citizens.