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atreides1

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3. Just so I understand

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Thu Nov 8, 2012, 04:33 PM

Nov 2012

This court is basically saying that the use of torture is allowed because 8 judges consider it to be an enhancement to military effectiveness?

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Court: Alleged torture victims can't sue Rumsfeld [View all] Judi Lynn Nov 2012 OP

... Solly Mack Nov 2012 #1

Wish it were different but seems logical that they can't sue anyone in the line of command. efhmc Nov 2012 #2

Unless the torturers lost! atreides1 Nov 2012 #4

This court decision flies in the face cbrer Nov 2012 #9

Just so I understand atreides1 Nov 2012 #3

BULLSHIT! - K&R n/t DeSwiss Nov 2012 #5

Bullshit! Unknown Beatle Nov 2012 #6

Torture is the American Way Octafish Nov 2012 #7

WTF!? blackspade Nov 2012 #8

Their only option then is to take their case to an International Court. Too bad we sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #10

Kick (nt) muriel_volestrangler Nov 2012 #11

Military effectiveness at stopping whistleblowers? Festivito Nov 2012 #12

Here is a link to the court's opinion Ash_F Nov 2012 #13

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