Obama recently made a comment saying that he was all right with "enhanced interogation methods" in certain circumstances. This goes back to one of the oldest politician trick in the book; never make an absolute gesture. When politicians say they are going to do something, they usually end up no doing it. For instance, Bush sr promised no new taxes so when he did raise taxes, people were furious.
Now Obama, once saying that this type of interogation is a terrible thing, is saying that he will leave it open becuase now that he has gotten in the drivers seat, it is not as clear as it once looked.
This goes back to the real question in my opinion, can we trust politicians "promises"? I feel that if we dont trust our government then what is the point of having a government in the first place. I am not mad at Obama for switching because I agree with what he has just done.
What do you think should be done about "Enhanced interogation"? Would you go back on what you said even if it meant going against your morals?
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"Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realise that it bears a very close resemblance to the first." -Ronald Reagan
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