Here are some of the things (not an all-inclusive list) that I would consider torture:
1. Having to turn in any of my assault weapons.
2. Having to give money to Democratic causes.
3. Having to refer to Hillary Clinton as Ms. President.
4. Having to witness Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton hold any type of political office.
5. Not ever being able to east steak again.
6. Having to watch a movie with George Clooney, Jane Fonda, Barbara Striesand, Alec Baldwin, Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Richard Gere, Jeanine Garofalo, Roseanne Barr or Rosie O'Donnell in it.
7. Not being able to watch the Fox News Channel.
8. Having to watch Katie Couric do anything.
9. Having to drive a car that gets 50 mpg.
10. Having to listen to a speech made by John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden, Harry Reid, Chuck Shummer, Howard Dean or John Edwards.
11. Having to witness US military forces under UN control.
12. Having to move to a blue state, especially California, New York, or Massachusetts.
13. Having to live in a state that permits gay marriage.