My Fellow Americans,

Lately many people have been voicing their concerns on our use of torture in Iraq.  Let us never forget that the  United States is at war.  It’s a war we didn’t start, but a war we must now fight.  It is a war we cannot afford to lose.  The cold truth is that innocent people die in war.  Innocent people may also get tortured.  Yet, there are many who would disagree with this.  There are many who see torture as a sign of barbarism.  They believe that under no circumstances should we ever resort to torture.  These are people who would limit our brave patriots in their ability to fight.  They would be willing to endanger our service men and women simply because they are a little squeamish about pain.

Few people object when we kill the enemy.  Torture is just pain.  Indeed, when we torture the enemy we are actually being more humane than if we killed them.  They should be grateful.

Torture is an invaluable tool in the war on terrorism, and we must not forfeit any of the tools necessary to win this war.  But then, is it truly torture if it’s done in the name of liberty?  Freedom?  Righteousness?  In the name of America?  We wouldn’t dream of sending our brave service men and women out in the field without adequate armour.  Why should we limit ourselves on our ability to obtain the necessary information to save lives?  Maybe even to save your family’s lives.

In fact, torture is such an invaluable tool it shouldn’t be limited to the battlefield.  Who can doubt that there are terrorists hiding right here in America?  We must never waiver in our vigilance to find these evil-doers.  If the police were to approach a terrorist on the street and ask that person if she or he were a terrorist, do you seriously think that person would admit it?  Not likely.  But how can we truly be safe unless we’re sure?  Unless we know?  A quick bamboo sliver under the fingernail or a well-placed dental tool in the pulp of a molar would leave no doubt.  And in the war on terrorism, there can be no doubt.

We rely on the government, if for nothing else, to keep us safe.  We rely on them to protect us from our enemies from without and within.  Therefore, our government needs to be given the unlimited power to torture anyone, anywhere, at any time, for any reason.

After all, if you’ve got nothing to hide, why should you worry?  Even if you are wrongly tortured, it is all for a good cause.  A true patriot should be willing to suffer for her or his country.  Think of our brave men and women who are laying down their lives at this very moment to keep us safe, to keep us free.  If they’re willing to die, should we not be willing to endure a little discomfort?  Besides, we can trust the government not to abuse its powers.  When have our lawmakers ever let us down before?

We must never forget that we are at war.  We must never waiver in our cause.  Our very way of life is at stake.  And after all, we are in the right.  God Bless the United States!