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Reply #16: Hmmm, I have to think about this, Atman. [View All]

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Bonobo

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Tue Nov-06-07 10:52 AM
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16. Hmmm, I have to think about this, Atman.

It's a thought-provoking post to be sure. I just advocated for a viral Youtube movement on waterboarding for the exact opposite reason and I of course agree that it is torture. I will think deeply on this, but first let me say that I think there is one more component that should be considered in this. That is, that if waterboarding is not torture, if it becomes trivialized, then it can be used on our troops.

People will not allow this procedure to be used on our own troops once they become acquainted with it. I really believe that. Does that change your position at all?

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