Big, Big Mistake

From CNN:

The Senate rejected a proposal Wednesday to phase out interrogations by civilian contractors at Guantanamo Bay, in Afghanistan and in Iraq.

The proposal failed 54 to 43 mostly along party lines. But even opponents of the measure said too many civilians are involved in intelligence gathering.

This should not be in the hands of civilians who operate outside the rules. I'd say it increases chances for problems, increases distrust and outright hatred for Americans, and represents just another of Mr. Rumsfeld's really bad master plans.