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Campaign to stop using music as torture

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The National Security Archive in Washington has filed a Freedom of Information Act request. They are seeking declassified information of music used in interrogation practices. Dozens of musicians have also come on board. Anchor Marco Werman speaks to Thomas Blanton is Executive Director for the National Security Archive in Washington, DC.

From The Washington Post:
The Freedom of Information Act request submitted by musicians Thursday asks for documents that include but are not limited to references to the following performers or songs:
AC/DC
Aerosmith
“Barney” theme song (by Bob Singleton)
Bee Gees
Britney Spears
Bruce Springsteen
Christina Aguilera
David Gray
Deicide
Don McLean
Dope
Dr. Dre
Drowning Pool
Eminem
Hed P.E.
James Taylor
Limp Bizkit
Marilyn Manson
Matchbox Twenty
Meat Loaf
Meow Mix jingle
Metallica
Neil Diamond
Nine Inch Nails
Pink
Prince
Queen
Rage Against the Machine
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Redman
Saliva
“Sesame Street” theme (by Christopher Cerf)
Stanley Brothers
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
Tupac Shakur