Morally Bankrupt

Having read the text of the "Mccain Amendment" I am at a loss as to why there is even a discussion going on about it, especially from an administration talking democracy and the politics of "Christianity". This article, however, indicates that our esteemed elected officials want to keep open the torture options. This is just disgusting. I'm reminded of Rumsfeld's press conferences where he danced around questions about extended incarceration and torture by saying that these guys aren't soldiers. Since when does the United States NOT torture people because it is against some law? We don't torture because we believe it's WRONG! In this speech W himself said about Iraq's insurgency:

But nevertheless, there are still some in Iraq who aren't happy with democracy. They want to go back to the old days of tyranny and darkness, torture chambers and mass graves. I believe we're making really good progress in Iraq, because the Iraqi people are beginning to see the benefits of a free society. They're beginning -- they saw a government formed today.

In reference to ANYONE ELSE torture is always considered one of the examples of EVIL being present. So, if you are a government that advocates torture, you are evil. Removing torture from your country is one of the "benefits of a free society" and a sign that your policies are rising up out of the gutter. This administration's actions with regard to this, the press' coverage, and the reaction of the American people will speak volumes.