Posted by
Mike on Thursday, May 21, 2009 4:30:49 PM
http://westernperspective.blogspot.com/
The rationale for using enhanced interrogation techniques on terrorism suspect detainees is to obtain valuable information that may save lives. But if it's OK to torture to prevent killing by terrorists insurgents abroad, why do we not also allow the torture of politicians who promote killing children unjustly by abortion? Would not a little water-boarding be enough to save many millions of American lives by deterring future acts of homicide?
The objection is that immoral means can never be used to accomplish ends. However, our society is already accustomed to capital punishment. If we execute certain types of criminals, is it always wrong to torture?