I have long been an opponent of the death penalty. However, in light of revelations as to horrendous abuse by the CIA and its mercenaries of prisoners I now feel moved to make an exception to my opposition.
Those who deliberately inflict prolonged pain, by any means, for any reason, on a human being held helpless in his/her power has, in my estimation, sacrificed any claim to humanity. Such a monster deserves to be put out of our misery. This should apply not
just to the individual turning the thumbscrews but to those who sit in their immaculate
suits in spacious offices and callously order this torture.
Application of this standard would surely cleanse the ranks of the military and
quasi-military services of the world as well as ranks of politicians in many nations. Their
absence would be no loss to our world.
James Loughery
Prince George
