"The LaHood letter
claims that, in light of plaintiff's decision to exercise his
constitutional right to remain silent, which was known to U.S.
officials, Arar's interrogation within the United States took
place in disregard of Arar and his attorney's request."

Grab a brain, Dickey. If you were a Canadian/Syrian in Tunisia and were contacted by a Canadian team investigating terrorist suspects in Ottawa, don't you think it would be a good idea to get a lawyer?

Too bad the U.S. didn't respect his rights and ignored his attorney.

Just because someone doesn't want to play with you, doesn't give you the right to beat him up. Thats what bullies do.