Which of the Following Is a Key Premise in Dershowitz's

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key premise in Dershowitz's argument for the establishment of a visible, institutionalized system for carrying out torture?

• A) Torturers in a visible, public system will be better trained at extracting valuable information.
• B) Torture is more effective at deterring future acts of terrorism when it is conducted in a public manner.
• C) Torture in a visible, public system would be an important form of retaliation against the enemy.
• D) Torture will continue to occur and is more likely to be abused if no public system is established.

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