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          "Torture undermines the moral and legal principles on which society is based. Moral authority and the ability to pressure allies are lost when world leaders resort to torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading practices. As a means of interrogation, torture often results in false statements, and instills resentment and anger in the victims, their families, friends, and community, and generates embittered opponents. This hostility can translate into devastating consequences..."
        
Signatories of the 
UN Convention Against Torture agree not to intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on anyone, to obtain information or a confession, to punish them, or to coerce them or a third person.

Britain says no to torture-tainted proof   Taipei Times - Taiwan 
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... highest court thrust itself into the middle of a roiling international debate on Thursday|
Mixed message on torture  Robertson County Times - TN,USA
It speaks volumes about US credibility that this nation's leaders have to try to convince skeptics that the US doesn't condone torture. ...
The US has used torture for decades. All that's new is the ...  Guardian Unlimited - UK
By ignoring past abuses, opponents of torture are in danger of pushing it back into the shadows instead of abolishing it. It was ...
Human Rights Day: Fighting Torture, Protecting Civilians  Reuters AlertNet - London,England,UK
On the negative side is continuing pressure to make exceptions to the global ban on torture and inhumane treatment ...
Torture and the Lawless "New Paradigm"  Center for Research on Globalization - Canada
The Bush administration can no  longer claim: "We abide by the law of the United States, and we do not torture." In the ...

Torture and white phosphorus
Asian Tribune - Bangkok,Thailand
 
The United States has not transported anyone and will not transport anyone to a country where we believe he will be tortured. Where appropriate, the United States seeks assurances that transferred persons will not be tortured." - Condoleezza Rice
Britain's Top Court Rules Information Gotten by Torture Is Never Admissible Evidence By SARAH LYALL 
"Britain's highest court declared that evidence obtained through torture was not admissible in British courts."
Some Representatives are reportedly trying to strip the anti-torture amendment. Please send an email and call your Representative today to urge them to keep the Anti-Torture Amendment exactly as passed by the Senate, and to support the fundamental right to due process by opposing the Graham Amendment! Click here to take action now.
        Torturing Justice
Harvard Crimson, MA - Nov 22, 2005
"Anyone who condones torture simultaneously rejects the ideological values that define the United States. Systematically depriving people of their rights by electrocution, rape, or water-boarding contradicts the principles of this country."

"We do not torture"   President Bush

The White House is vigorously opposing the bi-partisan McCain anti-torture language in the Defense Appropriations Bill. Vice President Cheney is lobbying to exempt the CIA from the language that would prohibit torture and inhumane treatment of prisoners. CALL your Senators and Representative today to urge them to include the McCain language WITHOUT exceptions. Take Action!

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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