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1) VSB says that "Contrary to popular belief, throughout history torture has brought results." What is the evidence here? This is one of the biggest problems with this whole debate. A lot of people claim that torture is actually counterproductive, that people can and will just say whatever is necessary to make it stop. I don't think this is a question that should be dismissed lightly.
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VDH's(
) article was pretty short (probably so it can be consumed by the masses before their brains turn off). But think about it. It must have brought results, else it would be a waste of time. While I'm sure there are many cases where the victim just says whatever will stop the torture, they have to understand that that info is going to be checked and if found wrong would cost them more than the truth.