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The Waterboarding (discussion) continues

By Brian Barbata • Apr 17th, 2008 • Category: Letters to the Editor

Sir:
Mr. Halenda and Mr. Mitra make detailed arguments regarding the technique, the legality, the effect and the catagorization of “waterboarding”, but both (as do most) miss the salient point. Let me use this example: You are a soldier who comes upon an Iraqi who has a weapon. Do you shoot him, talk to him, or [...]