On Torture

I think it is *irresponsible* to torture people because we have a hunch about them, without any proof that they are terrorists. On the other hand, if they are caught in the act, or if the proof is overwhelming, torture is needed so that it can save lives of other U.S. soldiers and citizens of our country. Overwhelming means that the proof can be easily proven with a guilty verdict in a U.S. court of law. Information extracted is important and it can save lives provided we are torturing the right person where we have incontrovertible proof that they are guilty. Torturing people based on hunches and coincidences is irresponsible and oppressive.