2 ms·
"torturers would stop torturing if it didn't work" I don't know if that follows that argument can be used to defend the logic of any illogical act specifical
by pitt1980 13y ago
"torturers would stop torturing if it didn't work"
I don't know if that follows
that argument can be used to defend the logic of any illogical act
specifically with torture, there are cultural pressures to "do everything possible" that override considerabtions on whether it actually works
- mercurial 13y ago> that argument can be used to defend the logic of any illogical act You can find historical examples of torture working for the goal of acquiring information. For instance, the battle of Algiers is well-documented. Any asymmetrical conflict has involved torture. Obviously, any perceived benefit on the ground is counterbalanced by the loss of moral high ground, worsened perception by the local population and occasionally, international condemnation.