Although 59% were opposed to torture, 29% thought it acceptable to use some degree of torture to combat terrorism. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago

“Kuntzkamera” is a museum in St. Petersburg founded by Russian Tsar Peter the First. He collected different weird stuff from all over Russia such as freaky people, animals preserved in alcohol, torture instruments, strange paintings and much more. Here are photos: picked by ogri2003 1 year ago

An Al-Qaeda terror suspect captured by the United States, who gave evidence of links between Iraq and the terror network, confessed after being tortured.

Good thing we just legalized torture. picked by Alton 2 years ago

These 6 by 6 small rooms have torture devices in them. They were found close to the Iranian border. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

The operation targeting al-Qaida in Iraq was responsible for nine accidental deaths of civilians. Three civilians were wounded and hospitalized. The events surrounding this incident are investigated. picked by KateHadson 8 months ago

This disturbing new Amnesty International video reenacts CIA stress-position torture techniques. Oh, wait. Did I say disturbing? I meant to say, "Hells yeah, do whutever it takes to git them terrists!"

Not safe for work or children. picked by Galoot 11 months ago

...but (you know there's a "but"). The definition of "torture" is subject to change at Bush's whim. Indefinite imprisonment of poorly defined "unlawful combatants" is allowed. Habeas corpus is suspended for detainees. Coerced testimony at trial is A-OK. Interrogators who may have engaged in torture are retroactively immunized. Witch-burning not specifically mentione... read full post picked by Galoot 2 years ago

Although President Bush has stated that the United States has not and will not torture people, it has been learned that Mr. Bush himself has authorized the use of waterboarding on detainees (a practice previously prosecuted by the United States as a war crime), and has claimed the authority to do so again in certain circumstances. picked by dollyllama 8 months ago

"It is no wonder that this memo ... could not withstand scrutiny and had to be withdrawn," said Leahy, D-Vermont. "This memo seeks to find ways to avoid legal restrictions and accountability on torture and threatens our country's status as a beacon of human rights around the world." picked by dollyllama 6 months ago

"The abject failure of legal scholarship in the Office of Legal Counsel's analysis of torture suggests that what mattered was not that the reasoning was sound, or that the research was comprehensive, but that it delivered what the Bush administration wanted," Whitehouse said. picked by dollyllama 6 months ago

The worst thing about medieval life was the unwavering evil of the Christian "justice" system and the tools of torture they employed. The following are the 20 worst torture devices of all time in order of sheer terror: picked by misswinkle 11 months ago

A poll of more than 27,000 Liberals who hate America in 25 countries shows that a sizeable majority are opposed to torture, even if its purpose is to elicit information that could save other Liberals who hate America from terrorist attack. picked by Galoot 2 years ago

Various torture devices, some with whimsical names like "Pear of Anguish." picked by domeafavor 2 years ago

A chilling trial is going on north of Oslo that revolves around a modern-day torture chamber, allegedly used by a Norwegian-Pakistani gang to terrorize members of a rival Moroccan gang. picked by suebe 1 year ago

A motion to dismiss 109 of 112 counts of aggravated assault against a man accused of using a wood-burning tool over a four-month period to burn 10 to 20 percent of a woman's body has been denied. picked by muppet 5 months ago

After her alleged torturers were ordered to be tried as adults, a mentally disabled teen asked her mom over the phone: "Are they getting out?" picked by mutil8or 5 months ago

What a role model we are to the world.

It notes specific "U.S. interrogation techniquies," which include "forced nudity, isolation, and sleep deprivation." The U.S. has repeatedly denied allegations by international groups that it tortures prisoners captured in places like Afghanistan and Iraq. However, U.S. officials have refused to comment on the Canadian list. picked by deepcleanfun 9 months ago

In one of the deadliest attacks on American ground forces since the Iraq war started more than four years ago, a suicide car bomber struck a patrol base northeast of Baghdad and killed nine U.S. soldiers and wounded 20. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The article does make some questions arise.
I have been thinking this myself a lot lately. picked by nesbyniccolo 1 year ago

A Perth teenager who "sadistically" tortured a schoolmate, throwing urine at him and hanging him from a tree by his underwear, has been sentenced to juvenile detention. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago