Max Boot points out where most so called torture occurs

In response to the silly defense liberals have given against so called torture of terrorist types, Max Boot in the LA Times points out where most so called torture occurs: in our armed forces training camps. The same techniques used against Al Qaeda types decried by liberals are used on our own troops in special training.

"They are routinely made to stand for long periods in uncomfortable positions. They are made to walk for hours while wearing heavy loads on their backs. They are bullied by martinets who get in their faces and yell insults at them. They are hit and often knocked down with clubs known as pugil sticks. They are denied sleep for more than a day at a time. They are forced to inhale tear gas. They are prevented from seeing friends or family. Some are traumatized by this treatment. Others are injured. A few even die."

We provide this training to prepare them in the event they are taken prisoner and subjected to such treatment. While the liberal media is ready to raise the banner to ensure terrorists everywhere are gauranteed a good nights sleep and gourmet meals, we are not likely to hear a word of complaint about the training we provide our own.

It just appears liberals in the media not only lack the stomach to do what is necessary to defend our country as needed, they also have a real loathing for our men and women in uniform. The reports are always skewed against them and never are the deeds of bravery and even kindness given a spotlight by these children of the 70's. Watch how quickly they skip over the successful elections in Iraq thanks to the diligence of our soldiers, while all negative localized issues related to the military are front page for days and weeks.