[PLMerite]

I don't know what Dershowitz said, but just to play Devil's Advocate, let me point out that there's a difference between extracting information and sadism. The Iraqis appear to be mostly sadists. Perhaps they need a little in return.

[bucephalus]

". . . there's a difference between extracting information and sadism."

Thanks for highlighting this point. It's something I haven't been able to decide on. Are they really different or only qualitatively so? Appreciate any thoughts from anybody on this.