Essay: Christopher Tollefsen explains why torture is wrong

I'm very happy to see Public Discourse taking up this important topic, much in the news these days:

The recent publication of the Torture Memos and of the International Red Cross report on the treatment of high-level detainees in the aftermath of 9/11 has returned to national prominence the discussion of the morality of torture and “enhanced interrogation” techniques. It is important to be clear, as a moral matter, on what boundaries should be accepted in interrogation of human beings; a responsible and non-politicized discussion is essential on this difficult issue.

[Read Tollefsen's essay here.]

Some folks have left comments asking why AmP has not talked about the morality of torture. A significant reason for this lacuna was that I had not yet found a satisfying treatment. I look forward to their feedback now.