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Debate:Define torture (view source)
Revision as of 22:06, November 12, 2007
, 22:06, November 12, 2007→A More Specific Definition
I propose that the reasonable definition of torture be ''"any situation in which a prisoner or captive has reason to fear for their life."'' Discuss. [[User:Underscoreb|Underscoreb]] 22:30, 11 November 2007 (EST)
I propose that the reasonable definition of torture be ''"any situation in which a prisoner or captive has reason to fear for their life."'' Discuss. [[User:Underscoreb|Underscoreb]] 22:30, 11 November 2007 (EST)
:How about "any imposition of physical or psychological pain that would cause a reasonable person to falsely admit to crimes, just so they can make it stop".... for anyone who says sleep deprivation, starvation, and waterboarding are not torture, here's a test--let me try them on you for a few days, and see if I can't get you to "admit" to a crime.... [[User:Pandeism|Pandeism]] 12:44, 12 November 2007 (EST)
:How about "any imposition of physical or psychological pain that would cause a reasonable person to falsely admit to crimes, just so they can make it stop".... for anyone who says sleep deprivation, starvation, and waterboarding are not torture, here's a test--let me try them on you for a few days, and see if I can't get you to "admit" to a crime.... [[User:Pandeism|Pandeism]] 12:44, 12 November 2007 (EST)
::Hmm, good point Pandeism. Although I would suggest that sleep deprivation does not qualify as torture unless there is reason to believe the prisoner's life is in danger, e.g. heart palpitations or seizures. While I could easily be described as a filthy commie liberal, I'm aware that detainment centres are not supposed to be a particularly pleasant experience. Of course, an equally important issue is the need to improve implementation of habeas corpus and provide clear grounds for detainment in the first place. [[User:Underscoreb|Underscoreb]] 17:06, 12 November 2007 (EST)