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Kahn · 03-20-2008, 12:35 AM

For the record, I voted no on this one. I believe we have established that information derived from torture of any nature with any duration or circumstance is questionable, at best. There are instances that have proven both sides of the debate on this one and that only further proves my point .. it is not 100% reliable.

That said, even if it WERE 100% reliable, it's still wrong. You stop and think about that a moment. Torture is wrong .. plain and simple .. and nothing you can say will ever change that simple fact. It's inhumane and morally unethical, and should not be even remotely considered as a possible solution to terrorism in any form, foreign or domestic. Just because your enemy is willing to practice inhumane tactics, doesn't make it right for you to do the same.

Since over 75% of you who actually voted happen to agree that torture is unacceptable under any circumstances, that is solely directed to those of you who think there MIGHT be some reason to excuse and dismiss the act of torturing another human being FOR ANY REASON.

This is the 21st century, and our technology has advanced in leaps and bounds over the last 80 years alone. We have other means to the same ends that nullify any necessity for stooping to so low a level as that of a terrorist, that have been PROVEN far more reliable and far less detrimental to the integrity of our great nation.

Somebody can have my soapbox now, I'm done with it

03-20-2008, 12:35 AM	#38 (permalink)
Kahn Psycho Location: Physically in Houston, TX - Mentally Lost in Time	For the record, I voted no on this one. I believe we have established that information derived from torture of any nature with any duration or circumstance is questionable, at best. There are instances that have proven both sides of the debate on this one and that only further proves my point .. it is not 100% reliable. That said, even if it WERE 100% reliable, *it's still wrong.* You stop and think about that a moment. *Torture is wrong* .. plain and simple .. and nothing you can say will ever change that simple fact. It's inhumane and morally unethical, and should not be even remotely considered as a possible solution to terrorism in any form, foreign or domestic. Just because your enemy is willing to practice inhumane tactics, doesn't make it right for you to do the same. Since over 75% of you who actually voted happen to agree that torture is unacceptable under any circumstances, that is solely directed to those of you who think there MIGHT be some reason to excuse and dismiss the act of torturing another human being FOR ANY REASON. This is the 21st century, and our technology has advanced in leaps and bounds over the last 80 years alone. We have other means to the same ends that nullify any necessity for stooping to so low a level as that of a terrorist, that have been PROVEN far more reliable and far less detrimental to the integrity of our great nation. Somebody can have my soapbox now, I'm done with it __________________ Attention everyone: We have another potential asshole in the area ! You don't have bad luck, the reason bad things happen to you is because you're a dumbass !! Dinner $50 Drinks $30 Motel $40 Finding out she swallows - PRICELESS!!!