KENNEDY: "My concerns began with Judge Mukasey's answers to our questions about waterboarding. Waterboarding is a barbaric practice in which water is poured down the mouth and nose of a detainee, to simulate drowning. It's an ancient technique of tyrants. The prisoner is bound to an inclined board, feet raised and head slightly below the feet. Cellophane is wrapped over the prisoner's face and water is poured over him. Unavoidably, the gag reflex kicks in, and a terrifying fear of drowning leads to an almost instant plea to bring the treatment to a halt. If it goes wrong, it can lead straight to terminal hypoxia. When done right, it is controlled death. "
You know, I think we're missing the whole point of all this anyway. We get focused on the details of waterboarding. Who the hell are we talking about here? We're talking about the type of lowlifes that behead people and plot things like 9/11, and not just in this country, but around the world. They are still doing it. It's time we stopped beating ourselves up. We are good people, folks. We are a fine nation. It's time we stopped beating ourselves up over the steps we take to protect ourselves.
You know, I think we're missing the whole point of all this anyway. We get focused on the details of waterboarding. Who the hell are we talking about here? We're talking about the type of lowlifes that behead people and plot things like 9/11, and not just in this country, but around the world. They are still doing it. It's time we stopped beating ourselves up. We are good people, folks. We are a fine nation. It's time we stopped beating ourselves up over the steps we take to protect ourselves.
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