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‘Mumbai Scenario’ Shakes Up the Torture Debate

February 27, 2009 - 12:47 am - by David J. Rusin
Tom Holsinger
2009-02-28 17:33:49

Stephen,

When you read Bowden’s articles, note his broad hint that torture should be used mostly, or only, without authorization, to minimize the possibility of it ever being allowed as policy. I.e., the persons using it would be betting their careers and freedom on being right.

In other words, it is easier to obtain forgiveness than permission.