a bar too far

With all of the cacophony over torture and near-torture and the difference between us and Hitler or us and Saddam, I've finally understood something.

Some of us think that our country and our countrymen should act in ways that are above reproach and demonstrate our commitment to individual liberty and respect for humanity.

The radical right-wing Nutzis just want us to be not quite as bad as Hitler or Hussein.

Which kind of American are you?