Is there a contest among Slate writers to see who can be the most Sanctimonious about torture? I think we may have a winner based on the extra holier than thou, I am better than you, self exemption the writer gave himself.

Shrill screeds don't reach anyone. A Sanctimony Pony award for the Big Ego.

"How we were collectively responsible..." yeah, you're right, he sure does exclude himself! What could you possibly be referring to?