Arguably, soldiers (on all sides) in Iraq are tortured too.
The idea of degrees of innocence, and the calculation of whether X or Y person is innocent enough to justify someone being tortured on their behalf, in order to protect them is the stuff of philosophy tutes. I think our new housemate may find this one intriguing.
I generally agree with the notion of playing the ideas rather than the author, so thanks for reminding me/us again. But I also agree with Catsidhe's and Enrobso's comments.
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Date: 2005-05-17 11:03 pm (UTC)The idea of degrees of innocence, and the calculation of whether X or Y person is innocent enough to justify someone being tortured on their behalf, in order to protect them is the stuff of philosophy tutes. I think our new housemate may find this one intriguing.
I generally agree with the notion of playing the ideas rather than the author, so thanks for reminding me/us again. But I also agree with Catsidhe's and Enrobso's comments.