Torturing ourselves over torture

Washington, as a surrogate for Western sensibilities in general, is again twisting itself into pretzel configuration over the degree of physical duress that can be inflicted on our enemies. Likewise, Ottawa is anguished over treatment accorded to Tailban

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Washington, as a surrogate for Western sensibilities in general, is again twisting itself into pretzel configuration over the degree of physical duress that can be inflicted on our enemies. Likewise, Ottawa is anguished over treatment accorded to Tailban prisoners transferr...

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