Reply #55: Well... [View All]

[Ohio Joe]

Your overall point seems to be that this kid would not need to be afraid if the US had not tortured anyone and that is simply not true. He would be in the exact same position.

"They could do this whether or not the United States had engaged in similar practices, but because we did these things, they can do these things and still claim the moral high ground. Why not? It was the United States government under the administration of George W. Bush who plowed that high ground into the gutter. Everyone stands the same height when they're face-down in the sewer."

Still claim the moral high ground? I think not, I also think that sounds like because the US did it you consider them justified in doing it as well... least thats how I read it. If it is not, please clarify.