This is not a "liberal" or "conservative" issue. This is an American issue. The question is; are people being tortured by the United States after the current President has publicly renounced such activity? This reflects on the United States (not "conservative" or "liberal" but the country as a whole) and it's credibility. If it turns out that torture has continued under Mr. Obama despite his renunciation, then the world will have more reason to distrust the United States.