So you're probably wondering, "WTF?" But this is for real.
Check out these quotes from last Sunday's New York Times concerning the issue of "Mirandizing" Times Square bombing suspect Faisal Shahzad before interrogating him:
"When we detain terrorism suspects, our top priority should be finding out what intelligence they have that could prevent future attacks and save American lives. And our priority should not be telling them they have a right to remain silent." -- Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)
"He's a citizen of the United States, so I say we uphold the laws and Constitution on citizens...He has all the rights under the Constitution...We don't shred the Constitution when it's popular." -- Glenn Beck
Kudos to Beck for taking a stand that no doubt left many of his conservative supporters scratching their heads.
It's easy to support rights that correspond to popular opinion or the views of your peer group; it's tougher to support them when they run counter to popular opinion or are opposed by your peers. That's why we're different from those who would attack us.
Beck didn't take the easy way out, but took the road less traveled. McCain, facing a tough reelection fight, took the easy way.
Shame on you, John. You go, Glenn!
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