Though it’s crucial for the country to get our hands around the fact that the government authorized simulated drowning (waterboarding), I’m puzzled by the emphasis.
One hundred detainees have experienced death of the non-simulated variety, including 27 who have already been classified as homocides by the military.
Why isn’t this as much the focus of the debate as waterboarding?

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