What penalties does the McCain amendment spell out for using torture?

NNN0LHI

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Fri Dec-16-05 01:34 PM
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What penalties does the McCain amendment spell out for using torture?

I can't find any. Are there any penalties? Whats this amendment supposed to do? Does anyone know?

Don

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rsdsharp

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Fri Dec-16-05 01:42 PM
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1. Three strikes...

and you get the Medal of Frrrrredom from the hands of Our Leader his own self.

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Inland

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Fri Dec-16-05 01:45 PM
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2. I don't think there are any

I think it's attachment to an appropriations bill means, "this is how we authorize you to spend our money." But what happens if it isn't?

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