I was with you until you called it "stupid". I think its reasonable to explorethese issues and the best people to do it are philosophers and lawyers. So, rather than spend an inordinate amount of time on the Love Bush/Bush is psycho carousel, I have a few questions.

Is it ever justifiable to torture?

Does it matter what type of torture one uses? (Loud persistent use of Abba, and I'd confess to Dahlmer's crimes!).

If certain types of torture are sanctioned, should information gained through torture be available as legal evidence?

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