Because only a complete bunch of idiots would not understand the power of the US military and torturing solidiers would invite retaliation while saber rattling does not, imo.

>Why would that stop Iran? I am not being flippant. They seem to be trying to convince the world that they're just crazy enough to drop the big one. They must be exchanging notes with North Korea.
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>>The reason I would be surprised at any torture by the Iranians is because it would be a monumentally stupid thing for them to do. Capturing a few soldiers and parading them and then releasing them is just so much political grandstanding BS. But to actually torture them would be stupid beyond belief. Well we can only hope.
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>>>Odds are pretty good she didn't write this herself:
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>>>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17867509/
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>>>>Hi Tracy. is it now for sure that they have been mistreated and tortured or is this still not known for sure? Was away for a few days so missed the news.
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>>>>>This bothers me a LOT. Even with our recent history with torture techniques, Iran far SURPASSES the U.S. in torture techniques. There is NO comparison. Get real. Doesn't excuse the U.S. for Gitmo and Iraq, but it does NOT give Iran a free pass either. There is not a question the sailors are being manipulated to confess something they did NOT do. Manipulated is putting it far far too mildly...
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>>>>>>>Actually, I find Bush too liberal. He talks the talk, but doesn't walk the walk. Did you see Iran violating the Geneva convention - parading prisoners with blindfolds in front of the cameras?
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>>>>>>Technically, and using the same spiteful excuses your country uses, they are not at war, so there are no war prisoners therefore you can not apply the Geneva convention.
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>>>>>>Let me guess, next you will complain Iran tortures prisoners.