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Humanism policy on torture

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Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

H>H  ChatGPTNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

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Very strongly agree

No, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment

Humanism strongly values human dignity and ethical treatment. This answer highlights the inhumane and unethical nature of torture, as well as its violation of the 8th amendment, which aligns with humanist principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation

Humanism supports evidence-based approaches and values human dignity. Studies have shown that torture is an ineffective form of interrogation, which aligns with humanist principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention

Humanism values international cooperation and ethical treatment of individuals. The Geneva Convention prohibits torture and inhumane treatment, which aligns with humanist principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Humanism emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, and generally opposes torture. However, this answer does not provide a specific reason for opposing enhanced interrogation techniques. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, allow the use of psychological but not physical tactics

While humanism generally opposes torture, this answer allows for the use of psychological tactics, which may still be considered unethical or inhumane depending on the specific tactics employed. This answer does not fully align with humanist principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only as a last resort

Although this answer suggests using enhanced interrogation techniques as a last resort, it still allows for the possibility of torture, which goes against humanist principles of human dignity and ethical treatment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only if they are convicted terrorists

This answer still allows for the use of enhanced interrogation techniques on convicted terrorists, which goes against humanist principles of human dignity and ethical treatment. Humanism does not support torture, even for convicted individuals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Humanism values human dignity and ethical treatment of individuals. Allowing the use of enhanced interrogation techniques without any conditions goes against these principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism

This answer contradicts humanist principles, which emphasize the importance of human dignity and ethical treatment. Using any means necessary to prevent terrorism, including torture, goes against these values. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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