Far from a good parallel.
This was the instigator of 9/11 we're talking about. Who had info which ended up helping us with 50% of our anti-Al Queda activities.
In addition, the strong-arming of the guy had NO permanent damage done thus, it was NOT torture...it merely caused acute discomfort.
Get your priorities straight.
My priorities are straight: Good morals and humane treatment. I answer to God first.