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What is torture? Are all acts that can be deemed torture equal in cruelty or moral standing? Can any act of torture ever be justified?
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☭proletarian☭;2111095 said:What is torture?
☭proletarian☭;2111095 said:Are all acts that can be deemed torture equal in cruelty or moral standing?
☭proletarian☭;2111095 said:Can any act of torture ever be justified?
☭proletarian☭;2111095 said:What is torture? Are all acts that can be deemed torture equal in cruelty or moral standing? Can any act of torture ever be justified?
☭proletarian☭;2111095 said:What is torture? Are all acts that can be deemed torture equal in cruelty or moral standing? Can any act of torture ever be justified?
The simple definition of torture is: Any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person.
I don't think all acts of torture are necessarily equal in terms of cruelty. Some forms of torture are obviously more cruel than others. The moral question is more difficult. There are those who would say that any act of torture is morally reprehensible. Others would hold that moral responsibility increases with severity and decreases with lack of severity.
I do not believe that any act of torture can ever be justified. I know, I know . . . they are going to kill my wife and children unless we torture the location of my loved ones out of the bad guy. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Until then, my first statement stands.
Good thread. Should produce some interesting discussion.
☭proletarian☭;2111095 said:What is torture? Are all acts that can be deemed torture equal in cruelty or moral standing? Can any act of torture ever be justified?
The simple definition of torture is: Any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person.
I don't think all acts of torture are necessarily equal in terms of cruelty. Some forms of torture are obviously more cruel than others. The moral question is more difficult. There are those who would say that any act of torture is morally reprehensible. Others would hold that moral responsibility increases with severity and decreases with lack of severity.
I do not believe that any act of torture can ever be justified. I know, I know . . . they are going to kill my wife and children unless we torture the location of my loved ones out of the bad guy. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Until then, my first statement stands.
Good thread. Should produce some interesting discussion.
Thanks for your input. Now I have a question for you: What is shrinkage?
Good thread..
One person defined it, so far- but now we must also define "severe".. How much is too much? How can any torturer even know where to draw the line? Having an abusive boyfriend who calls his girlfriend fat or stupid, or a whore or a bitch on a daily basis can be considered torture.. because it is severely hurtful. Getting beat up can be considered torture, to most people- even if the bruises are not severe looking, the act of being hit repeatedly is pretty severe.
So.. Define severe, please?