The Monitor: Reaffirming Dignity

I am so pleased to see my home paper stand up for human rights in these difficult times. It's so easy in this period of war hysteria to loose sight of the principles that make this country great. On the issue of torture this administration is severly lacking. This is a country that should be a shining beacon on a hilltop, an example for good.

I agree with the opinion editor, on the issue of torture, this country should stand above the rest.

"Abandoning civilized values would make an apparent victory against terror hollow. The McCain amendment is a small step toward avoiding such a "catastrophic victory."

Here is the full editorial from The Monitor.