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The problem we have with detaining people here (humanely) is that we actually raise their standard of living. For the first time in their lives they get heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer, three wholsome, nutricious, and tasty meals, TV, medical care, all the religious materials they could hope for, and are basically left alone. We have a real problem with guys getting released and then basically telling their buddies "Don't worry about getting caught, you will get taken care of, put on some weight, and be rested and ready to continue your Jihad when you get out"
Our standards work for American society where going to jail means a drop in your standard of living. For the average Afghan, going to a Coalition detention facility is like a good resort.
If we even treated our detainees to the same standard of living they are accustomed to, it would be called torture.
This isn't ment as an endorsement for torture, but the level of regard we give shitheads who are trying to force their brand of religion on other people is ridiculous.
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