Tough Interrogation Works, ABC’s Brian Ross Independently Confirms

Tough Interrogation Works, ABC’s Brian Ross Independently Confirms

Anti-”torture” absolutists like Sullivan adamantly deny that harsh tactics produce reliable information. It’s their way of avoiding the moral dilemma presented by a ticking time-bomb scenario. But they’ll have to face it now, because in four short minutes Brian Ross utterly explodes that particular article of quasi-religious faith as fantasy. Not only did they break Khaled Sheikh Mohammed; not only was the information he gave them valuable; not only did it save lives; but Ross’s sources include people within the CIA who are opposed to the practices.

The best part, though? Learning that Ramzi Binalshibh cried like a three-year-old girl.

Hard decision time for St. John of Tucson. Choose carefully, Senator.

There will come a time when the American People will demand that all tools be used to extract information to protect who is left of their families. The US Senate had better get it “right” the first time.

The American People will be disgusted when they see restrictions like the following:

The only authorized interrogation approaches and techniques are those authorized by and listed in this manual, in accordance with the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005. Two approaches, Mutt and Jeff and False Flag, require approval by the first O-6 in the interrogator’s chain of command. The restricted interrogation technique “Separation” requires COCOM commander approval for use, and approval of each interrogation plan using “Separation” by the first General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) in the chain of command. Coordination may also be required with the C/J/G2X, security, legal, or other personnel. Regardless of the coordination efforts required, use of all techniques at all locations must carefully comply with this manual and additional instructions contained in the latest DOD and COCOM policies.

Translation: An interrogator is not permitted to trick a detainee into believing he is the prisoner of another country’s forces unless an O-6 (Colonel) first approves.