Palin went into the George W. Bush neocon playbook and brought back the idea of waterboarding, an advanced torture method that has been condemned domestically, as well as internationally, for its severity. In regards to Islamist terrorists, Palin quaintly stated:
“Darn right I’d do whatever it takes to foil their murderous jihadist plots – including waterboarding.”
Palin went further with torture talk by stating:
“Waterboarding is how we baptize terrorists.”
This twisted bit of religious reference offends Christians, Muslims, and lovers of human decency the world over. It takes bravery to stick up for something that is abhorred throughout the globe, but Palin is that kind of politician. Protecting America from enemies is an important priority, but breaking internationally agreed upon laws to do so is a step backwards. President Bush already made that mistake and Palin going back to continue his work is an insulting and dangerous gesture. With her waterboarding statements, Palin fans the flames of tension between jihadists and America. People with the perverted Islamic notions do not need any more incitement to strike back against the U.S.A.
What does her statement sound like to someone who had a family member or friend that was waterboarded? What Palin said could bring forth actions that would otherwise lay dormant. It is adding insult to injury to the Muslim world because torture techniques yielded few if any results and only helped to solidify future enemies. What if a terrorist said the 9/11 attacks were a great success, and another would teach America a lesson? This country, with Sarah Palin leading the charge, would be going berserk. Yet, when Palin says a similar thing about the other side, it elicits cheers. Makes you wonder who wants continued animosity.
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