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“Did Christopher Hitchens change his mind about waterboarding? ” by Isaac King

Sep 17, 2024
Christopher Hitchens, a prominent author and journalist known for his candid political and ethical insights, examines his controversial views on waterboarding. He reflects on how his firsthand experience shifted his position from supporting the practice to recognizing it as torture. The discussion delves into the implications of his views in the context of the post-9/11 landscape, as well as how both fans and detractors interpret his intellectual honesty. Hitchens’ journey reveals the complexities surrounding morality and torture in modern discourse.
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