I'm particularly impressed, and gratified, that you shared the thinking process behind producing these works, and contributing mitigating circumstances surrounding so momentous an event.
But the way you speak artist-to-artist and in a way others might understand, is much appreciated.
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Unfortunately, our government did torture detainees at black sites and at Guantanamo Bay. International Human Rights Law does not permit in any way what we did to those prisoners. Americans who still deny that we tortured them need to do some research to understand this.
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This article is just what is needed for readers to become informed about today's journalism. We don't normally think of what's left out of a picture. That's what draws my attention most, especially the list of things the artist was restricted from illustrating at the prison. To have the censors censor the censor list is a high irony that unknowingly puts the process on trial.
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Drawings of German and Japanese war criminals are similar.
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Wendy MacNaughton has drank the kool aid.
I like the art work but she has forgotten about how our friends family and fellow New Yorkers were slaughtered on 9/11 by these Al Queda masterminds
The United Stated Government does not torture people.
These E I T's were used in accordance with international law.
No One has been prosecuted in the US the Government.
Always keep in mind these mass murderers are not the victims and that the US Government is not on trial in Gitmo.
What a vivid portrait you painted with your article, thank you! I’m looking forward to see more drawing as a journalist option.
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Our “proud” foreign policy? Is this what America is about? Are these our ideals?
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Wendy, thank you for your remarkable paintings of an emotionally and physically draining experience. Your caring spirit had to have been exhausted. Your words here tell us so much. May you continue to inform and inspire us in your singular ways.
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Ms. MacNaughton, Thank you for your drawings, your skill, your perseverance, and your insightful story. And thanks to the Times for sending you and publishing your article.
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Thank you for this unique background. Lovely drawings too.
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I bet this body of work could be the only images of this historically significant trial for many years to come . Well done Wendy!
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Thanks for your talent and generosity.
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fascinating drawings and story.
full of humanity,in the tradition of Honore Daumier.
photography rarely attains this level of intense observation.
thank you
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Wendy MacNaughton thanks so much for these very beautiful and powerful watercolors. It takes courage for every artist to go into their studio each day. Few of us have to make art under these conditions. But you did and they are amazing. I hope someone will step up and give you an exhibition. They are important on so many levels.
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This is a fascinating look at a place that is otherwise kept secret. Strictly controlled, and situated at an overseas military base—I’m sure they would rather not have anything get out about it.
By the way, when’s the trial for the torturers?
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