The True 'Torture' Story

As Carl Levin, the media, and the Democrats attempts to portray the Bush Administration as a bunch of loony's engaged in systemic and illegal "torture", there's a new article that proves that it's Levin and the Democrats who are truly guilty of "torture" - torturing the truth. Titled Tortured Evidence and appearing in the Wall Street Journal, it tells the tale of what really went on in the debate over interrogation techniques in the months after 9/11:

Democrats on Capitol Hill are continuing their "torture" hearings, with selective leaks suggesting that government officials delighted in cruel and inhuman punishment. Allow us to tell you the story they aren't telling friendly reporters.

Consider the case against former Pentagon General Counsel William Haynes, who in 2002 recommended the use of some "enhanced" interrogation techniques, such as light deprivation, stress positions and removal of clothing. Then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld signed off on that recommendation. Michigan's Carl Levin, the main Monday morning Senator, has been portraying this as illegal and disdainful of other Pentagon lawyers.

But Mr. Haynes was offering advice consistent with Justice Department legal briefs. And a document produced by Mr. Levin's own investigation shows that Mr. Haynes was willing to listen to internal critics. Among Mr. Levin's star witnesses was former Navy General Counsel Alberto Mora. That's the same Mr. Mora who in 2004 wrote a long statement about his role in the interrogation debate, and his interaction with Mr. Haynes.

It's a fascinating story that I hadn't heard before. Read it all, and wonder why the American public doesn't read, see or hear this account in the mainstream media.