The Truth about Torture
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| Author(s) | Charles Krauthammer |
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| Source | The Weekly Standard |
| Date | 12/05/2005 |
| URL | http://weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/006/400rhqav.asp |
| Quote | "That is why the McCain amendment, which by mandating "torture never" refuses even to recognize the legitimacy of any moral calculus, cannot be right. There must be exceptions. The real argument should be over what constitutes a legitimate exception."
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This item argues against the position Amendment should be passed on the topic McCain Detainee Amendment.
