Quote:The reality is that the majority of the public has no idea what happens or how frequently it occurs. Intelligence gathering can be a dark, dirty business.



It's a double edge sword. If we refuse to use a technique that our enemies will gladly use simply based on morality, then we will lose period. Think about taking a knife to a gun fight.

I disagree torture didn't help the Japanese defeat America nor did it help Germany. It hasn't changed North Koreas standing.


What happens when someone innocent is tortured? Where's the justification just a casualty of war?


When did the result become justification for the actions? That's what the enemy does they justify evil with the end being a perceived good. We need to torture people to defend ourselves is the same premise, justifying an evil (torture) for a perceived good (safety).


You really want to fight terrorism? Stop sending foreign aid watch how fast their wells dry up and their back to the Stone Age. Doesn't really matter how Much they hate us when they can't afford a sling shot to launch rocks in.

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