Legality of torture

tater · 05-07-10, 08:03 PM

Note that under US law, any mind altering substance is under the torture laws on the books.

This is a mistake, IMO, since if there is, or might be at some point in the future a really good drug that removes trained inhibitions to answering questions, it would be a remarkable tool—also a tool that would help those detained.

Think about it, you have an excellent drug available, and you use it on a detainee, and it becomes clear that you grabbed the wrong guy. He's got nothing to tell you, and in fact it's becoming clear he's not stonewalling, just INNOCENT. You can let him go.

Note this would require a drug that is safe to administer (under medical attention), and has no lasting effects.

05-07-10, 08:03 PM	#4
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Note that under US law, any mind altering substance is under the torture laws on the books. This is a mistake, IMO, since if there is, or might be at some point in the future a really good drug that removes trained inhibitions to answering questions, it would be a remarkable tool—also a tool that would help those detained. Think about it, you have an excellent drug available, and you use it on a detainee, and it becomes clear that you grabbed the wrong guy. He's got nothing to tell you, and in fact it's becoming clear he's not stonewalling, just INNOCENT. You can let him go. Note this would require a drug that is safe to administer (under medical attention), and has no lasting effects.