torture destroys our humanity

David Neiwert at Orcinus posts a powerful argument by Dr. James Rockford against the use of torture. It can be summed up by paraphrasing Jim Henley. Why should we not use torture? Because we're fucking human beings (Arthur Silber already said this). I thought torture was one of the things that make our enemies so evil. How much further can we sink towards their level before we become them? Why are we even starting on the path? Aside: Read about how Islam condemns torture Updated 3/11: Zack Ajmal provides more links (1, 2). And don't miss Jonathan Edelstein's discussion of how the U.S. has been subcontracting torture for decades - in the War on Drugs. Also, Orcinus has more from Rockford. Updated 3/12: More good stuff from Eve Tushnet (and scroll up, she has lots more), Lynn Gazis-Sax of Noli Irritare Leones, and Kynn Bartlett of Shock and Awe. Updated 3/13: A great post by James Landrith. Updated 3/14: Found another good one, from Kevin Drum of CalPundit Updated 3/15: Arthur Silber has more to say.