11-16-2005, 05:46 AM
I am not sure how I feel about the idea of using torture to withdraw information, like in the situation mentioned by Ghostiger.
But it makes me feel mighty uncomfortable. I am just pragmatic enough, and believe strongly enough in the "ends justify the means" to the point where it would be a considerable option. I think. I really can't say. The life of one vs the lives of millions. Or thousands. Or even hundreds. What makes it justified?
Of course, my methods of torture would be most cruel and unusual. Barney, in surround sound DVD home theatre. Hours of it.
But it makes me feel mighty uncomfortable. I am just pragmatic enough, and believe strongly enough in the "ends justify the means" to the point where it would be a considerable option. I think. I really can't say. The life of one vs the lives of millions. Or thousands. Or even hundreds. What makes it justified?
Of course, my methods of torture would be most cruel and unusual. Barney, in surround sound DVD home theatre. Hours of it.
All alone, or in twos,
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."