Friday, November 02, 2007

Glenn Reynolds on torture.

Here's what the "libertarian" says: (updated below)
The "torture" debate is a political tool, and otherwise unserious.
Here's what actual libertarians say:
"The American people must recognize these odious tactics for what they are and remain vigilant about our Constitution and individual liberty. Too many people seem to think that the Constitution will automatically check the government from overstepping its authority and running amok. That simply is not true. The Constitution is incapable of enforcing itself. The ultimate limit on the power of government has always been the patience of the people."
UPDATE
Putz has responded to Andrew Sullivan's link and is suggesting that this edited quote somehow does violence to his position on torture. My response is here.

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