Almost invariable, when the subject of torture comes up in discussion, someone will claim that torture is "justifiable under certain circumstances." When asked what those circumstances might be, their stock example is the ticking bomb scenario. Either that or something involving an "innocent child" who will die within hours unless found and rescued (blantant emotional appeal?).

I believe I have dealt with that "justification" in an above post—18 Apr 08 - 01:51 p.m.

Don Firth