Assertion: torture | /r/CapableOf | obtain information
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text: In spite of numerous laws and legal regulations, police and military forces in many countries continue to use torture, calling upon the ‘last resort’ principle, according to which torture used to obtain information represents a lesser evil when compared to preventing a greater one.
text: Nonetheless, a near-majority—49 percent—say the torture was justified to obtain information and prevent terrorist attacks.
text: In both cases, torture to obtain information is a sign of institutional decay and desperation," wrote Rejali, "and torture accelerates this process, destroying the bonds of loyalty, respect and trust that keep information flowing.