Creator of CIA torture interrogations becomes Bishop

[Topper]

I dunno. I picture YOhio more along the lines of a skinny Iraqi calling Mark Wahlberg "bro" & "my main man" a lot while asking him "what is the problem with Michael Jackson" before pouring oil into his mouth.

Skinny? Have you seen what they eat in Ohio?

[Applejack]

You said what many are afraid to voice. The torture tactics by the CIA were too docile. It appears that although they suffered mentally and were physically discomforted, which in our modern tradition is unseemly, but that they did not fear death or disfigurement. In cultures that don't shun torture, there is real, prolonged disfigurement, loss of limb and ultimately loss of life. If torture is capable of extracting information from people who had vital information, that is the only form likely to reveal it. It may be that no form extracts reliable information. I am not in a position to know. However, as you stated, your scenario is very plausible for many people.

HAHAHA. Is this the greatest post on this board of all time? Really excellent work here, Topper, my friend.

[Northwestcoug]

HAHAHA. Is this the greatest post on this board of all time? Really excellent work here, Topper, my friend.

It certainly belongs in his greatest hits thread.

[Topper]

It certainly belongs in his greatest hits thread.

AJ and you are reading it as an advocacy for trying torture. Not so. Only for an alternate reading of the facts.

[SeattleUte]

I heard on NPR that polls say 2/3 of Americans support the torture. I guess this proves Mormons aren't that different from a lot of other people.

[creekster]

I heard on NPR that polls say 2/3 of Americans support the torture. I guess this proves Mormons aren't that different from a lot of other people.

Who are you and how did you get SU's password?

[TheShmitty]

Personally, I'm against torture of any kind. I think as a nation and a people that we are above that and personally I don't see how that man could be worthy of membership in good standing with the church, let alone of being a bishop.

[TheShmitty]

I heard on NPR that polls say 2/3 of Americans support the torture. I guess this proves Mormons aren't that different from a lot of other people.

I don't know where they get that stat or from what sample but that couldn't be farther from the truth. The only people I've heard of that support it are the far-right wingers.

[Blueintheface]

I don't know where they get that stat or from what sample but that couldn't be farther from the truth. The only people I've heard of that support it are the far-right wingers.

How many interviews were you able to conduct in that short week on the job?

[Jeff Lebowski]

Welcome, TheShmitty.

[Bo Diddley]

I'm against torture as well, though not against all harsh treatment. I have no doubt public perception on this issue is tainted by what they see on tv and in the movies.

[Topper]

Personally, I'm against torture of any kind. I think as a nation and a people that we are above that and personally I don't see how that man could be worthy of membership in good standing with the church, let alone of being a bishop.

This nation is above that? You gotta be kidding me. We're not above any low down, ugly sort of thing. Who are you kidding? There is very little, this country hasn't done or won't do in the future. Never underestimate the depravity of your neighbor.

[Sullyute]

Personally, I'm against torture of any kind. I think as a nation and a people that we are above that and personally I don't see how that man could be worthy of membership in good standing with the church, let alone of being a bishop.

I think one reason may be that the church puts loyalty above morality.

[myboynoah]

Well, with everyone stating their preferences, I guess I'll just come out as being FOR torture.

Yeah, I know, nobody is surprised by that.

[TheShmitty]

I think one reason may be that the church puts loyalty above morality.

They sure do.