Alberto GonzalezNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A group of Belmont University faculty members has published a letter in the student newspaper expressing opposition to the torture of detainees. The letter comes shortly after former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was appointed to teach at the College of Law.
Gonzales is not mentioned by name in the letter, but he resigned as attorney general in 2007 amid criticism that included accusations that he had authorized the torture of terrorism suspects.
The letter from 45 faculty members also expresses their opposition to the "indiscriminate" use of the death penalty.
The Friday letter said the signatories "intend to support opportunities to discuss the issues."
A response printed on Monday from Provost Thomas Burns says the Christian university supports the free exchange of ideas and encourages thoughtful and respectful discussion.
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