I don't think this one is as simple as it looks on the surface. Even famous civil libertarians such as Allan Dershowitz have indicated that under some circumstances it could be acceptable for the U.S. to use torture as a means of extracting information from prisoners.
Sad.
On the one hand, I'm inclined to reject it outright. If you are fighting for a way of life that provides for fair representation, rule of law, compassion, civility etc, using torture is a complete betrayal of those ideals. On the other hand, if the prisoner in front of you has information that could save lives...what do you do?
Sad.
On the one hand, I'm inclined to reject it outright. If you are fighting for a way of life that provides for fair representation, rule of law, compassion, civility etc, using torture is a complete betrayal of those ideals. On the other hand, if the prisoner in front of you has information that could save lives...what do you do?