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Round One Goes to Cheney

Yesterday, President Barrack Obama and former Vice President Dick Cheney went man-on-man in rhetorical combat. I give this round to Cheney. What a clear and thoughtful explanation of the war on terror. His words provide essential context to understanding the use of enhanced interrogation techniques. I have attached a copy of his speech for your review - it is lengthy but worth your time.

Here is one of my favorite quotes: Critics of our policies are given to lecturing on the theme of being consistent with American values. But no moral value held dear by the American people obliges public servants ever to sacrifice innocent lives to spare a captured terrorist from unpleasant things. And when an entire population is targeted by a terror network, nothing is more consistent with American values than to stop them.

Read the whole speech. What's your favorite quote?

Gone Fishin'

I will have left L-W HQ on Monday morning and be making my way to India for a fishing adventure. While there, I will be extolling the virtues of fishing at an angling expo. Maybe some will get excited about doing some casting and catching themselves!

In the meantime, no new posts will show up at Light-work for the next few weeks. I don't think I'll have the time nor internet access to post anything. But I'll be sure to post some pix and file some reports when I get back. See you then!