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Old 12-02-2007, 02:00 AM
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Default Re: POLL Should WE USE TORTURE - YES or NO
SteveZ you make some salient points.

Intellectually I am extremely conflicted regarding the subject of torture. I am a Quaker and we do not condone violence; physical and/or psychological.

I recognize that we as Americans are in constant danger from an enemy who hates us and has no regard for life including their own and will stop at nothing in the name of jihad. It does not change the fact that I think torture immoral and inhumane; sadly I cannot perceive an effective alternative. Our enemies are not people with whom we can sit and reasonably discuss a peaceful resolution.

God help us all.
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