xsited1
Agent P
When we create the position of torturer, the person that fills this role is basically turned into a monster. Read the news and what do we call people who torture others? what do we do with those who get caught torturing others, (BTK)? In the case of terrorists do we give out medals for exceptional torturing? I can't agree with your assessment that everyone is capable of torture if it is personal enough.
The world has plenty of monsters. Just find a torturer who is already a monster. Problem solved.
(BTW, I didn't say everyone is capable of torture.)
I stand corrected, and apologize for my error.
No biggie. This is a great thread and brings out many different viewpoints. (It also brings out a lot of name-calling and ugliness, but oh well. Maybe that can lead to torture? ) I recently posted a poll about the idea that if some intelligence gleaned from waterboarding was used to find an kill OBL, was it worth it. The results were something like 3:1 in favor of waterboarding.