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Of course I understand that.... but I don't see much(any) reviling of Islamists from America's left, just reviling Bush.
Oh, and by the way, I believe torture is necessary in today's world (to prevent terrorism). If we could have tortured someone into confessing the 9/11 plot before it happened, should we have? Think about the 3000+ American lives lost and answer that question.
I just got a little worked up when Andrew O'Hehir gets fighting mad about how the US treats the enemy, when our enemies BRUTALLY AND VISCIOUSLY CUT OFF OUR CITIZEN'S HEADS.