| So if they only think they are going to die, it is ok?
Answer :YES
You dont think that there may be some permanent emotional damage from waterboarding and being powerless to stop someone from doing it?
Answer: People that cut people's heads off and commit terrorist attacks already have emotional damage.
It is torture but whether it is justified or not, should be the real argument.
Answer: I think it is great. If it saved the life of one of your children by keeping them safe, then you would be for it too.
If it weren't torture, it would not be successful in gaining info.
Answer: Whatever it takes to get the job done. If they would just quit killing people and enjoy the wealth that their oil brings, then I would be happy....even paying more for gas.
added; But it would still be successful even if the people knew that they wouldn't die. It attacks our survival instincts and when we cant breathe it is terrifying.
Answer: They could tell what they know before going for a dunk in the water. They choose to keep quiet and have to endure the water boarding for their lack of cooperation. They are lucky I am not in charge. I would sink them to the bottom of the ocean with an anchor chained to them....after I got some info from them by water boarding them.
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