The torturer's dilemma: the math on fire with fire: "In support of Lefebvre's revolutionary new theory, a survey of Soviet Emigrees and Americans was conducted in the 1970s. They were asked questions like, 'Should a doctor conceal from a patient that he has cancer in order to diminish his suffering?' Overwhelmingly, the Americans would say no, and overwhelmingly, the Soviets yes. The Soviets accepted the compromise of good with evil; the Americans rejected it.
What does this mean? If Americans begin to accept the use of torture, American society might turn into a society of individuals in conflict."
Sunday, January 08, 2006
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