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Last night, on an episode of "Clearly, You're Retarded", we discussed torture. (You can download the episode and listen to it or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes).
I believe that there are situations where torture should be allowed. These situations are limited and require very specific circumstances. One example where I consider torture to be acceptable would be the following:
1. You have captured someone who you reasonably believe to be a terrorist. This reasonable belief comes from evidence beyond a reasonable doubt;
2. You also have a reasonable belief that this person is aware of the activities of other terrorists. Once again, this "reasonable belief" is not subjective, but rather the legal litmus test of the "reasonable man"; and
3. You have a reasonable belief that subjecting your prisoner to torture in order to get information is highly likely to save lives and is your only method for gathering said information.
In a situation like that, I say torture away. Put bamboo under his fingernails, waterboard him, shock him, shame him, – basically use all implements of physical and psychological torture until you have discovered the information that you need to know.
In a strictly limited situation like this, I think that it's for the greater good. Torture one to save a thousand.
Do you agree? And if not, why?
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