Duh quote of the day.

Via kayinmaine...

“It’s not a permitted technique in the army field manual and therefore no member of the US military is allowed to do it,” Gates told reporters, referring to the practice that has sparked controversy over the legality of interrogation methods.

“From the military standpoint, I wouldn’t expect military personnel to be involved in waterboarding,” added the new chairman of the US military’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, Michael Mullen.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs "wouldn't expect" GIs to do engage in torture techniques they're not allowed to do. Not from any standpoint.

Duh.

Sounds like what they've done to the Navy isn't so hot, either.