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Matter of Opinion archive for Dec. 6, 2007

THURSDAY, DEC. 6, 2007

Interrogation tapes destroyed

Torture and interrogation have been hot topics here. Now comes news that the CIA destroyed tapes of some interrogations rather than turn them over to the 9/11 Commission or legal authorities.Here's the article.Are you OK with this?

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Verner's ground rules of behavior

In our editorial board meeting with new Mayor Mary Verner yesterday, she gave us a handout listing the "Mayor's ground rules of behavior."They are:Just the facts -- no spin. Listen here.Just the truth -- no lies.Just a moment -- no surprises. Listen here.(S-R/Christopher Anderson photo…

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