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Originally Posted by Willravel
According to virtually every expert (REAL experts, people that have actually witnessed or carried out torture), not only does it not work but there are better and more humane options. We can remain the "good guys" AND attain life-saving intelligence. Does that seem like the best option? Instead of sacrificing our dignity and morality for unreliable intelligence, we can remain steadfast and respectful to the principles upon which this country is founded while simultaneously effectively gaining reliable intelligence.
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I agree. I understand that tortured people would say whatever you want to hear, anything to make it stop, I know I probably would. You want me to say the world is really flat, fine, just stop the pain. But I can't get over the idea that there may be rare circumstances where it should be allowed.