This would be an excellent forum for all to attend.
Colonel Mansoor is not only an expert on counter-insurgency strategy he a strong vocal advocate for the
Declaration of Principles for a Presidential Executive Order
On Prisoner Treatment, Torture and Cruelty
"Though we come from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life, we agree that the use of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment against prisoners is immoral, unwise, and un-American. In our effort to secure ourselves, we have resorted to tactics which do not work, which endanger US personnel abroad, which discourage political, military, and intelligence cooperation from our allies, and which ultimately do not enhance our security. "
http://www.campaigntobantorture.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=43