My own personal opinion is that these people are lower than a snakes belly.If EXTRACTING information is going to save the lives of thousands of innocent people, then I say yes.

All those that say NO, just think of the following:

A terrorist is held and is suspected to know of an upcoming terrorist act in ..... (insert your home town/city)and because of the do-gooders or naysayers, he doesn't give up the information.

The attack goes ahead, YOU lose your family in that attack and then you find out that he knew all along, but wouldn't give up the information that could have prevented the act from going ahead.

Now how do you feel about using whatever could be used to extract that information?

These people, to me, have no case of obeying the human rights act for them. Yes, we are supposed to be civilized and play by the 'rules'...but in some instances, those rules have to be ignored to save lives of thousands of innocent people.

The same question you used can be turned around. How would you feel if your wife/ sister/ mother were tortured, because someone 'thought' they knew something......

But my family are not terrorists! However, I do see your point Vinny and to be VERY honest with you...I would hate them enough to let it happen. If they had terrorist links, they would not belong to my family..as harsh as that may sound.

People have been tortured even tho they are innocent...... and that to me is wrong.

Now, that is a different kettle of fish Vinny. If it OBVIOUS that they have no vital or valid information, then I agree. However, if it is known otherwise, then all is fair in love and war to extract that information.