Dr. Torture

Is it strange that a man who took the Hippocratic oath has no problem standing by torture legislation? Sure there are all kinds of disclaimers he put on it - example, it only applies to terrorists, not to prisoners of war. The problem is torture is a slippery slope. Inflicting that kind of pain on people seems like something inhuman. Do we as Americans want our personnel engaging in such activities that must eat the soul and blur the lines between black and white. Not to mention, with what degree of clarity do we know if someone is a terrorist? Look at all the failed renditions. As a medical doctor, I would sincerely like to understand how Dr. Frist does not find any conflict between his views on torture and his learnings from Medical School.

When Frist was first elected to the Senate, I remember being optimistic. Sure he is a Republican from Texas. But he was also well-educated, articulate, and seemed to make reasoned and measured arguments. But apparently, I was wrong. Frist was the Republican wolf in a moderate's clothing. He has consistently, in my opinion, come down on the wrong side of issues...

1. Alito deserves an up and down vote you say? Well what about Harriet Miers? Were the founding fathers rolling in their graves when you along with the Republican leadership colluded to deny her a vote let a lone a hearing.
2. She's alive! The whole Terri Schaivo debacle. I believe in life as much as the next person, but if that wasn't a gamble to win more of the CC vote, then your medical license should certainly be revoked. Diagnosing from grainy videos - shameful.
3. The Martha effect. Frist is still under SEC investigation for alleged inside trading.