U.S. Condemns Tyranny While Torturing Bradley Manning
Juan Cole examines the psychological torture of accused whistle-blower Bradley Manning in light of the collapse of Tunisia’s brutal regime. The “monarchical national security state” created by George W. Bush and his cohort can abuse, torment and punish the unconvicted with the best of them. Manning has for months been held in solitary confinement 23 hours a day. He is not allowed exercise or work, a pillow or bedding, or, for the most part, human contact. Guards are permitted to wake him at all hours. Manning has not been convicted of a crime. His supporters allege that the military is attempting to coerce his cooperation in its pursuit of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
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