
CLASSIC: From the Past to the Modern Day: Does torture actually work?
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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The Story of Admiral Jeremiah Denton and the Definition of Torture
This chapter discusses the story of Admiral Jeremiah Denton, a US Navy pilot who was held as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam, and his covert message about torture. It also explores the definition of torture as stated by the UN and debates surrounding its purpose, including sadistic motives and state-sponsored violence.
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