I agree that health care providers must speak out against torture, even if it goes against the policies of those in positions of authority (Letters, January, in response to 'The Dogs That Did Not Bark,'Editorial, October 2004). A psychiatrist friend remarked that there may be health care providers who support torture. If so, they will have to deal with the consequences of their actions.

Nora Hamond-Gallardo, MS, RN

Plattekille, NY