Sign Amnesty's petition to stop torture

From Amnesty International:
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You can help Amnesty International stop torture.

The use of torture is an affront to human dignity that can never be justified and must be opposed in every country of the world. Those who try to justify torture contribute to undermining the rule of law. Help us stop it. Start by signing our petition letter and show the U.S. Administration, Congress, and others that those living in the United States are strongly opposed to torture and ill-treatment in all circumstances.

ACT NOW: Sign the petition
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/petition/index.asp?id=30

Spread the Word!
Ask your friends to sign the petition. Let them know how important it is to pledge their commitment to denounce torture:
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/tellafriend/index.asp?pid=139

Full Text of the Petition

Torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment are despicable, immoral, illegal and always wrong. The highest authorities in my country should publicly denounce these acts in the strongest possible terms, and never utilize them, not least in my name.

Governments around the world should not only condemn but prosecute to the full extent of the law any of these acts by our own agents, whether in this country or anywhere else we have control. No one should be held in secret, beyond the eyes of the law, where such acts can flourish.

Governments around the world should not return anyone anywhere where such acts are known to be routine or possible. The use of torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment does not ensure safety or yield good intelligence.

Security is best achieved through governments' adherence to human rights and the rule of law, including the absolute prohibition on torture. The use of torture is an affront to human dignity that can never be justified and must be opposed in every country of the world.

Add your name to the petition today. Sign it now:
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/petition/index.asp?id=30