CIA's black sites, illuminated

Los Angeles Times by Greg Miller | Aug. 31, 2009 (News Report)
The facilities were never meant to be 'ordinary prisons,' recently released documents reveal in meticulous detail.

They were stripped, shaved and shoved against walls the moment they arrived. What came next was an escalating menu of interrogation options, culminating in a method used in the Inquisition -- waterboarding -- to make them think they would drown. Full Story »

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Topics: Torture
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Aug 31, 2009 - 5:43 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Kaizar Campwala (review), Ann Wilmer (review), Barry Grossheim (review), Patricia Blochowiak (review), Patrick McGuire (review)
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Kaizar Campwala
3.9
 by Kaizar Campwala - Sep. 6, 2009

Provides a frighteningly vivid account of what went on at CIA black sites.

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Ann Wilmer
4.1
 by Ann Wilmer - Sep. 6, 2009

Disgusting and dismaying as it is, it's something Americans need to know.

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Barry Grossheim
4.9
 by Barry Grossheim - Aug. 31, 2009

Every American should read this and learn what was done in their name.

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Patricia Blochowiak
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 by Patricia Blochowiak - Sep. 6, 2009

Disgusting, but essential, information.

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Patrick McGuire
4.2
 by Patrick McGuire - Sep. 7, 2009

This article was a synopsis of of just released information by the Obama administration.

It is stated or assume that the reason for these detention centers was to gather information to help prevent further terrorist attacks. I seriously doubt that this was the main reason. To me this happened a pure torture because they could get away with it. I am waiting for a journalist(s) to tackle this angle.

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