Is it? Give a reason pro or con.
2007-03-29 05:01:36 · 13 answers · asked by captaincarney 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. Not under any set of circumstances, for a multitude of reasons.
Ethically : It is a perversion of basic human rights. We are not animals. We should be more evolved than that.
Realistically: It doesn't work. John McCain was captured in Vietnam, tortured and held as a POW for 5 years. He should know. He sponsored the McCain Anti-torture Bill for precisely that reason.
Historically: How do you know the person you are torturing is guilty and/ or has information? You don't. That's presumption of guilt. A violation of one of our most treasured judicial principals.
Currant Example: What about the 15 British soldiers that have been captured? Torture is is denounced by the UN. If we or Britain refuse to abide by these rules(unfortunately we are already in recent violation; see Abu Ghraib) That would give reason for Iran to torture. Do those British soldiers deserve to be tortured? NO. Would we want any US soldier to be tortured? NO.
That means torture MUST be off the table for ALL.
2007-03-29 05:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by supertamsf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people don't like the idea of torture... unless they desperately need the information and there is a time limit.
If I had a child who had been kidnapped by a pedophile who would probably kill them when finished... and the pedo's parent or spouse knew where they might be, but refused to say. I would start cutting off their fingers with no regret or remorse until told what I need to know. So would most parents.
2016-06-03 08:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by Justin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do, and there are so many grades of what is called torture the word should not bring anything to mind. But it does, always horrible, when in fact lots of torture is just scare and fear tactics. But we hark back to the old "pulling fingernails out" that kind of barbaric practices. Its best to get the facts, Like the "drowning" torture. They thought they were going to drown. They were not in pain. see the diff. So to save their life they talked. Good for them.
2007-03-29 05:09:22 · answer #3 · answered by swamp elf 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes...no matter how nice you ask..."Pretty Please With Sugar On Top" will you tell us your plans for a terrorist attack on the US...the MUZZIE scum will not tell.
Using torture we can gain a starting point then go get facts to confirm or deny what it is we were told...and PREVENT deaths of US citizens...hmmmm 1 muzzie terrorist tortured.......vs..........3000 US Innocents dead.....
It is just Like the Dems are physically a NO BRAINER
2007-03-29 05:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by Real Estate Para Legal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-03-29 05:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not "necessary', but certainly is a useful tool in fighting the war against terrorism. Terrorists live a life driven by hate and terror. As such, they can expect to experience their own world.
2007-03-29 05:08:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes torture is necessary sometimes
what are you goin to do sit there and beg a terrorist, someone who has killed many inncoent people, to give in and tell you his friends because its the right thing to do
2007-03-29 05:11:41 · answer #7 · answered by Benny B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If by torture you mean "put underwear on their heads", then yes.
2007-03-29 05:07:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do. reason, we must do WHATEVER it take to get the job at hand done period
2007-03-29 05:07:19 · answer #9 · answered by delmonticoman 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I do. There are times that it becomes important to learn what your enemy knows.
2007-03-29 05:05:11 · answer #10 · answered by Beardog 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋