McCain’s Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Yesterday John McCain voted against the ban of waterboarding. It’s old news today, but his vote runs counter to his talk.
In an article in the International Herald Tribune
Senator John McCain, the leading Republican presidential candidate and former prisoner of war who opposes harsh interrogation tactics, voted against the bill. McCain said that the ban would limit the CIA’s ability to gather intelligence but that his vote was consistent with his firm stance against torture.
“We always supported allowing the CIA to use extra measures,” McCain said. “I believe waterboarding is illegal and should be banned.”
So, what are we to believe? McCain has repeatedly spoken out against waterboarding, but his vote says something different. Maybe it’s time we all took a good hard look at what our candidates are voting for in Congress. Talk is cheap.
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