Majority Thinks Release of CIA Memos Endangers America

And a pretty good majority, according to Rasmussen:

Fifty-eight percent (58%) believe the Obama administration’s recent release of CIA memos about the harsh interrogation methods used on terrorism suspects endangers the national security of the United States. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 28% believe the release of the memos helps America’s image abroad.

Thirty-seven percent (37%) of voters now believe the U.S. legal system worries too much about protecting individual rights when national security is at stake. But 21% say the legal system is too concerned about protecting national security. Thirty-three percent (33%) say the balance between the two is about right.

This release was not about making America safer, or even about making America look better to the rest of the world. It was about appeasing a rather narrow group of wacky lefties who make up the base of the Dem party. I'm sure they're quite pleased with themselves, but most of America doesn't share their excitement.