Which of the Following Best Captures Shue's Main Objection to Terroristic

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures Shue's main objection to terroristic torture?

• A) Terroristic torture violates principles of a fair fight because the torture victim is unarmed and restrained.
• B) Terroristic torture is an impermissible attack on the defenseless because the victim is inherently unable to satisfy the very goal of the torture.
• C) Terroristic torture is impermissible because it constitutes a violation of the inalienable human right of autonomy.
• D) Terroristic torture is ineffective because the information solicited is unlikely to be true and actionable.

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