Freedom and Human Rights

So I was reading Wil Wheaton's Blog this morning, and he writes about the endorsement of Alberto Gonzales as the U.S. Attorney General. He would seem to have flagrantly sloughed off the fact that torture is wrong and goes against all forms of human rights. This is an excerpt from the Blog:
"While it is vital that we defeat our enemies, we must not become them in the process. As a nation, we must stand united against Alberto Gonzales and everything he represents. Torture is not an American value."
I am not American. I am Canadian. But my eyes are open. You may disagree or agree, that is what freedom and choice is all about... But that being said, some of the occurances at certain Prisons and in the field would lean thinking towards the idea that in the fight for "Good", perhaps some people are losing site of what they are truly fighting for. I disagree with the war from the start, but by God, do not become the enemy to fight the enemy. How many prisoners are being held right now, with no charges, no nothing? What happened to rights? Maybe the US policy is geared more towards "American Rights and Freedoms" as opposed to "Human Rights and Freedoms..."
Well enough of that... Please read on for more on Wil's site.
*** UPDATE ***
Further reflection leads me to believe that under current conditions, a replacement would likely be nearly as bad. Sadly, until the root of the matter (whatever and whomever that may actually be...) is fixed, not much would change. By making a statement against these people though, there is a glimmer of hope with regards to getting there...