Which of the Following Best Captures Dershowitz's Conclusion in "Should

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures Dershowitz's conclusion in "Should the Ticking Bomb Terrorist Be Tortured?"

• A) The torture of terror suspects is always morally justified by cost-benefit analysis.
• B) The torture of terror suspects is generally effective and has the potential to saves lives.
• C) The torture of terror suspects should be public, accountable, and institutionalized.
• D) The torture of terror suspects creates a precedent for the violation of civil liberties.

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