Memos Shed Light On CIA Use Of Sleep Deprivation

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From The L.A. Times:

Though widely perceived as more effective and less objectionable than other interrogation methods, memos show it's harsher and more controversial than most realize. And it could be brought back.

Reporting from Washington -- As President Obama prepared last month to release secret memos on the CIA's use of severe interrogation methods, the White House fielded a flurry of last-minute appeals.

One came from former CIA Director Michael V. Hayden, who expressed disbelief that the administration was prepared to expose methods it might later decide it needed.

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My Comment: I know that it is not the same .... but once (because of work) I had to stay awake for 60 hours. It was pure hell, and while the cat naps did help, when I finally fell asleep it was pure bliss.

As for detainees who experinece 11 days with no sleep .... and no cat naps .... it will play hell with body and soul. Is it effective as a tool to obtain information .... I would have to say yes. Is it torture .... of course it is.