Do You Agree With Trump on Torture/Waterboarding ???

[John Anthony]

All depends on if you support the US getting info on some of the worst people on the planet.

[PepRock01]

Yes, if that can be proved. In general, I am in favor.

 

If it is proved to be effective then I would potentially support it. However from whatI have seen most experts in the field of interrogation have said that it tends to give inaccurate information as opposed to real and actionable data.

 

However if the experts in the field feel otherwise then I will defer to them.

[Wireman]

I'm all for torturing the bad guys if it prevents them from doing bad things in the future.

[Science Friction]

I'm all for torturing the bad guys if it prevents them from doing bad things in the future.

 

Therein lies the problem. It won't. Most experts seem to agree that torture is not effective in getting to the truth.

[jbird]

I believe he said today that he thinks it works, and he disagrees with General Mattis on it, but that General Mattis gets to make the call.

 

Trump says Mattis will 'override' his own views on torture - NY Daily News

 

One thing about Pres. Trump is that he is impressionable. I don't know if I love or hate that about him. Sec. Of Defense Mattis is a very reasonable and logical man, as long as Trump has him whispering in his ear for advice I can sort of have a sigh of relief.

[John Anthony]

Therein lies the problem. It won't. Most experts seem to agree that torture is not effective in getting to the truth.

 

I'll go with the experts overseas who's actually fighting for us and who hunted down OBL.

[UKMustangFan]

I'll go with the experts overseas who's actually fighting for us and who hunted down OBL.

 

And what about the Generals and other military guys who say it's ineffective? Don't their opinions carry significant weight?

[formerkywrestler]

And what about the Generals and other military guys who say it's ineffective? Don't their opinions carry significant weight?

 

Secretary Mattis is against it, isn't he?

[jbird]

Secretary Mattis is against it, isn't he?

 

Yep and apparently Trump will let Mattis override his opinion. I hope that's the case more often than not.

[UKMustangFan]

Secretary Mattis is against it, isn't he?

 

Correct. The POTUS has said while he disagrees with him on it, he's letting Sec. Mattis make the call.

[mcpapa]

If it is proved to be effective then I would potentially support it. However from whatI have seen most experts in the field of interrogation have said that it tends to give inaccurate information as opposed to real and actionable data.

 

However if the experts in the field feel otherwise then I will defer to them.

 

Same here.

[TheDeuce]

If waterboarding can save 1 life is it justified?

 

Yes.

[Science Friction]

If waterboarding can save 1 life is it justified?

 

Even if that 1 life is Hillary's?

[Jumper_Dad]

Even if that 1 life is Hillary's?

 

Well since you put it that way

[Science Friction]

Well since you put it that way

 

Would anyone be for waterboarding Ms Clinton to finally get the lowdown on those damn emails? Do you think she would cave?