Oh, the power of rhetoric, through which the politicians play the populace. As does Margaret Wente, who can often be found firm in the grasp of established prejudice.  "Would you apologize to Omar Khadr" is a loaded question because it does not state what the apology is to be for.  It can be made to mean anything.  For example, unrepentant apologists know this all to well, using the trick that when called to make a public apology, they will apologize for essentially nothing. In this case, we need to consider carefully what this apology is for.  If the hangman steps on a murderer's toes on the way to the gallows, should he not say "sorry, I stepped on your toes"?  Of course, he should.  I don't care who  our country was complicit in torturing and not suffering due process.  If we have done injury we need to apologize for that injury, regardless of who the person is.  Nice try, Ms. Wente.  I do so dislike when those who can influence opinion leave principle behind and cater to the crowd.