Public Support For Torture Is Exactly Why We Shouldn’t Torture

Posted by | December 17, 2014 08:00 | Filed under: Bob Cesca Contributors Opinion Politics Top Stories

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There are certain policy decisions that should never be left up to the American people. I’m not necessarily saying we’re stupid. Actually, come to think of it, I’m absolutely saying too many of us are stupid. 29 percent of us can’t name the vice president. Roughly 45 percent of us believe the Earth was created in seven days. Around 20 percent of American adults still smoke cigarettes, knowing it’s a ticket to an early grave in the most horrifying ways possible. 46 percent of Americans disapprove of “Obamacare,” but only 37 percent disapprove of “The Affordable Care Act.” 80 percent of us believe in angels. Around 48 percent of us voted for a ticket that would’ve placed Sarah Palin a heartbeat away from the Oval Office.

Knowing this, should it really matter that 51 percent of Americans think torture against Global War on Terror detainees was justified? Not only does it totally not matter, it’s a fantastic argument why the Bush administration should never have done it. In a newly released Pew Poll, only 29 opposed the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation techniques” and 43 percent thought it was a bad idea to release the Senate Intelligence Committee’s “torture report.” And yes, 51 percent said torture was justified.

I wouldn’t be shocked if half the people thought “CIA” was the lady that sings “Chandelier.”

Worse, one of the poll questions asked these yokels whether torture “provided intelligence that prevented terror attacks.” Um, how the hell would they know? They wouldn’t, yet 56 percent said “yes,” we absolutely acquired top-shelf intelligence from the tortured detainees, enough to have prevented another terror attack. If you’re like me and you’re still reeling from Dick Cheney’s psychotic appearance on Meet the Press, take a look at every other human at the mall today. They probably agree with Cheney.

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By: Bob Cesca

Bob Cesca is the managing editor at The Daily Banter (www.thedailybanter.com) and a Huffington Post contributor since 2005. He's worked in journalism since 1988 as a print writer/editor, a radio news anchor, a digital media columnist/editor, a book author and blogger. He's the co-host of the Bubble Genius Bob & Chez Show podcast and a Thursday regular on the syndicated Stephanie Miller Show. He's appeared on numerous other radio shows including the John Phillips Show and Geraldo Rivera Show in Los Angeles. Bob has been a commentator/analyst on the BBC (TV and radio), MSNBC, Current TV, CNN and Sky News. Following him on Twitter: @bobcesca_go

24 responses to Public Support For Torture Is Exactly Why We Shouldn’t Torture

  1. William December 17th, 2014 at 08:06

    Just because something is popular, does not mean it is good.

    • Larry Schmitt December 17th, 2014 at 08:36

      If that were the case, every bestseller would be a masterpiece. Is that you, Danielle Steele?

      • William December 17th, 2014 at 11:24

        So true….and sometimes rectal feeding isn’t torture.

    • tracey marie December 17th, 2014 at 14:41

      for a grandpa you have great arms…hell, you have great arms

      • William December 18th, 2014 at 00:07

        Thanks, it also helps to be married to an athlete (her arms are better).

  2. William December 17th, 2014 at 09:06

    Just because something is popular, does not mean it is good.

    • Larry Schmitt December 17th, 2014 at 09:36

      If that were the case, every bestseller would be a masterpiece. Is that you, Danielle Steele?

      • William December 17th, 2014 at 12:24

        So true….and sometimes rectal feeding isn’t torture.

    • tracey marie December 17th, 2014 at 15:41

      for a grandpa you have great arms…hell, you have great arms

      • William December 18th, 2014 at 01:07

        Thanks, it also helps to be married to an athlete (her arms are better).

  3. Jimmy Smith December 17th, 2014 at 09:52

    Why do we torture when the act of torture has nothing to do with extracting information?

    http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/episodes/2014/06/10/unspeakable-acts/#

  4. Jimmy Smith December 17th, 2014 at 10:52

    Why do we torture when the act of torture has nothing to do with extracting information?

    http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/episodes/2014/06/10/unspeakable-acts/#

  5. edmeyer_able December 17th, 2014 at 10:54

    If the numbers are true then I guess we can expect cheney and w to be campaigning with jerb.

    • whatthe46 December 18th, 2014 at 00:27

      but, they didn’t ask me.

  6. edmeyer_able December 17th, 2014 at 11:54

    If the numbers are true then I guess we can expect cheney and w to be campaigning with jerb.

    • whatthe46 December 18th, 2014 at 01:27

      but, they didn’t ask me.

  7. Red Eye Robot December 17th, 2014 at 11:46

    Another bold gesture by a spiteful liberal that was supposed to rally the public around the left crashes and burns, and tarnishes the liberal brand a little more in the process. (pat on the back), Attaboy! .

    • tracey marie December 17th, 2014 at 14:40

      stop drunk posting

      • whatthe46 December 18th, 2014 at 00:27

        i agree with you. carbon copy… step away from the bottle.

  8. Red Eye Robot December 17th, 2014 at 12:46

    Another bold gesture by a spiteful liberal that was supposed to rally the public around the left crashes and burns, and tarnishes the liberal brand a little more in the process. (pat on the back), Attaboy! .

    • tracey marie December 17th, 2014 at 15:40

      stop drunk posting

      • whatthe46 December 18th, 2014 at 01:27

        i agree with you. carbon copy… step away from the bottle.

  9. Dirk Prophet December 17th, 2014 at 12:26

    This is the best current example of the tyranny of the majority that our founders warned about. The right to be free of cruel and unusual punishment should never be up for a vote.

  10. Dirk Prophet December 17th, 2014 at 13:26

    This is the best current example of the tyranny of the majority that our founders warned about. The right to be free of cruel and unusual punishment should never be up for a vote.

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