I think anyone put in the “ticking” scenario would probably resort to “enhanced interrogation”. But the real question is what does one do after the application of these techniques no matter what the outcome – successful, unsuccessful or indifferent – to these illegal means of interrogation.

A truly heroic figure would, I imagine, confess their behavior and would voluntarily submit themselves to a proper legal forum – judge,jury and prosecutor – and explain their situation and accept any judicial ruling on the matter.

I do not see a cheneyite submitting to this. It is well documented how Mr. Cheney himself used every means available to him to avoid active service during the Vietnam war. At the same time he loved to promote violent conflict just as much as he loved himself so much as to avoid it personally. So we know where he stands on responsibility.

My question to Ms. Cheney is if you did break the law and torture (i.e. enhancely interrogate) would you voluntarily submit to a court of law and take responsibility for your actions? We all know your father has not. Would you follow him in his not so courageous footsteps?