This debate is occurring because of the Supreme Court's ruling that said that we must conduct ourselves under the Common Article 3 of the Geneva Convention.President George W. Bush’s remarks during his press conference of 15 September 2006.
And that Common Article 3 says that, you know, there will be no outrages upon human dignity. It's like -- it's very vague. What does that mean, outrages upon human dignity? That's a statement that is wide open to interpretation.
For your reference, Mr. President, from Wiktionary.org:
human, adj
1. Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
2. Having the nature or attributes of a man.
3. Consisting of a man or men.
dignity, noun
1. worth; worthiness; the state of being worthy of respect or esteem
outrage, noun
1. an extremely violent or vicious attack; an atrocity
2. an offensive, immoral or indecent act
3. the resentful anger caused by such acts
Not so vague, really. Not so wide open.
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