Dear Editor,

Torture is inhumane, and it should be well known by now that it is counterproductive. Those being tortured will tell what the torturers what they want to hear, not necessarily the truth.

We Americans are far, far better than that - let us put to an end once and for the policies of the Bush Administration (of which those officials are trying to justify).

I strongly urge all Americans to support President Barack Obama'a policy of transparency - we deserve nothing less than the truth about such an Unamerican, immoral and disgraceful chapter in American history so that it never repeats itself.

Patricia Agostino

P.S.: I am writing this from Florence, Italy where I have found that the Italian people are extremely pleased with the election of President Barack Obama. They say that once again they can -and will - look to the USA for leadership that values all people. Bravo President Obama!

Patricia Agostino
West Seattle