Silly Rabbit, Laws Are For Kids

Listening to confirmation hearings for Alberto Gonzales is its own special kind of torture. Majikthise (bless her sexy little heart), thankfully, makes an amusing point:

People often apologize for torture by congratulating themselves on their moral toughness. They argue that it's right to torture people for the greater good and that grasping this unpalatable fact is evidence of moral, intellectual, and strategic superiority.

If so, Gonzalez ought to say his piece like a man: "Yes, Senator, torture is legal. It is also morally acceptable. We must have the power to torture captives in order to win the war on terror."

If we really need a tough guy to fight the war on terror, this man is obviously unqualified.

Personally, I think we'll be okay with Gonzales – at least he's not John Ashcroft. But if you really want to feel good about Gonzales, do not read this…or this.

I'm going back to work.