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Debate Score:5
Arguments:5
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Is torture acceptable in national security issues?

Is it acceptable for the U.S. military to use torture as a means of obtaining information from captured enemies (particularly terrorists) if other human lives are at stake?

Yes

Side Score: 3
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No

Side Score: 2
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I think that it is! All America needs to do is send the rumor/message to the Saudi's and Iranians and then maybe we can get somewhere. ~! V

Side: yes
1 point

If I had to choose between torturing someone for information and leaving them alone with the chance that thousands would die, I would choose to torture them.

Side: yes
1 point

I think we should be tough on potential criminals/conspirators, but what make America, America is that all people have rights. Im not saying we should totally pansy around, but there needs to be a balance so we are tough, but not making ourselves look like a monster.

Side: No
TERMINATOR(6780) Disputed
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If one loved one, say a child, were abducted and he wouldn't fess up, would you torture him to get your loved one back? Now think of this one million-fold.

Side: yes

Torture is inhumane and all countries should ban it and the United Nations should sanction those countries that use torture.

Side: No