because he was only doing his duty as he understood it. this regime sanctioned violations of the Geneva Conventions. he would have been also been court martialed if he had failed to allow this brand of torture. a classic catch 22.

more apalling is that the chickenhawks who expected him to tolerate this mistreatment of POWs are now allowing him to face this trial because it gives them some degree of cover. such is the character of the characters who "lead" this country.