The Love Boat

This story brings to mind a host of images I really wish I didn't now have in my head. Be warned.

VIENNA (AFP) - The UN has learned of "very, very serious" allegations that the United States is secretly detaining terrorism suspects in various locations around the world, notably aboard prison ships, the UN's special rapporteur on terrorism said.

While the accusations were rumours, rapporteur Manfred Nowak said the situation was sufficiently serious to merit an official inquiry.

"There are very, very serious accusations that the United States is maintaining secret camps, notably on ships," the Austrian UN official told AFP, adding that the vessels were believed to be in the Indian Ocean region.

"They are only rumours, but they appear sufficiently well-based to merit an official inquiry," he added.

I mean, we pretty much knew they were using the base at Diego Garcia, but ships floating in international waters in the Indian Ocean? Eew. These are rumors I hope aren't true.

If only I couldn't imagine Dick Cheney responding to future horrific revelations by saying "They're living in the tropics. They're on a cruise. They're getting a nice tan."