With the possible exceptions of "long time standing" and "waterboarding," the interrogation techniques approved by the Bush administration Justice Department appear to be no more insidious than having to listen to a Keith Olbermann "Countdown" all day, no more stressful than driving in Charlotte rush-hour traffic and no more dreadful than having to eat cooked spinach at every meal.

By the standards of those that object, high school football practice must be made unlawful.

Tom Snead

Seven Lakes