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2006-10-19 Terror Networks

Terrorism: Almost One Third Favour Torture, Global Poll Shows

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Posted by anonymous5089 2006-10-19 06:22|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 While most polled in the US are against torture, opposition there is less robust than in Europe and elsewhere.

Posted by trailing wife 2006-10-19 07:43|| 2006-10-19 07:43|| Front Page Top

#2 I think this is because you are sensitivized (?) to the whole WOT/WOI problem, while in Europe, as far as I can tell, there's a denial about that issue... even the "clash of civilization" idea is denied, though this has lessened a bit I think (now the meme is "let's be very nice to the Moderate Muslims, so we can avoid the clash of civilization those brutal americans want to impose us to impose their rule on the worl").

Posted by anonymous5089 2006-10-19 07:56|| 2006-10-19 07:56|| Front Page Top

#3 Survey funded by biased BBC finds what BBC wants, it's not news. My question is what does the BBC consider torture? Why is it torture when practiced by one nation but not when say Cuba, Iran or some other BBC favored state practices it?

The BBC fair game in the WoT, they are in full support of the other side.

Posted by Sock Puppet of Doom 2006-10-19 09:22|| www.sockpuppetofdoom.com]">[www.sockpuppetofdoom.com] 2006-10-19 09:22|| Front Page Top

#4 SPoD:

Surely, you don't expect us to define torture, do you? I mean, we're still working on the definition of "terrorism." I doubt it'll even be brought up before I leave "office."

Posted by Kofi Annan 2006-10-19 10:01|| 2006-10-19 10:01|| Front Page Top

#5 I often wonder just how the NYT and other demdiots would react if we had 100 pertent proof that there was a nuke hidden in NYC and the only way to find it would be to put the screws to somebody.

Posted by Cheaderhead 2006-10-19 12:12|| 2006-10-19 12:12|| Front Page Top

#6 Nobody caught the ringer, eh?

All of the countries surveyed have signed up to the Geneva Conventions which prohibit the use of torture and cruel and degrading behaviour.

Terrorists DO NOT qualify for protection under the Geneva Convention. People need to get this straight. It is a critical distinction and one that the terrorists weaponize against us along with every other Western trait of decency, kindness, honor and courtesy.

While forms of terrorism have existed over the centuries, the concept of a single religious organization using non-military combatants to wage assymetric warfare for political ends is rather different from previous models. Weapons of mass destruction change the equation even further.

Due to Islam's obsession with death, capital punishment has little deterrent effect. The knowledge that excruciating interrogation awaits offenders may provide at least some degree of mitigation. Simply put, the threat of Islamist terrorism is so profound that any and all means to combat it must be utilized, right down to nuclear weapons.

The constant stream of Islamic atrocities is rapidly undermining my resistance to first use of nuclear weapons. Islam is unflinching in its willingness to use whatever means that are available. We must begin steeling ourselves to the prospect of turning a similar spectrum of options against this virulent enemy.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2006-10-19 12:29|| 2006-10-19 12:29|| Front Page Top

#7 Rephrase the question properly. Do you find it acceptable to torture Mooselimb terrorists to get information which may save thousands of innocent lives ? Favorable response goes to 98.5 %. Only ones not in favor = Muzzies, of course.

Posted by SpecOp35 2006-10-19 12:46|| 2006-10-19 12:46|| Front Page Top

#8 Some 36 percent of those questioned in the US agreed that this use of torture was acceptable, while 58 percent were unwilling to compromise on human rights.

Yet almost 100% of terrorists have no qualms about blowing up non-combattants, killing women and children, bombing hospitals and places of worship, and other "human rights" violations. The bleeding-hearts don't see the double standard they demand the US adhere to. These people are deluded fools who need to get out more.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2006-10-19 15:51|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2006-10-19 15:51|| Front Page Top

#9 We're getting closer Old Patriot, one more good attack and maybe they'll be ready to go for the neck.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2006-10-19 18:07|| 2006-10-19 18:07|| Front Page Top

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