Alex Gibney - When we go to war, our politicians will be guided by our popular will. And if we belie...

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When we go to war, our politicians will be guided by our popular will. And if we believe that torture 'got' bin Laden, then we will be more prone to accept the view that a good 'end' can justify brutal 'means.'

Alex Gibney

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Deutsche Übersetzung

Wenn wir in den Krieg ziehen, werden unsere Politiker von unserem Volkswillen geleitet. Und wenn wir glauben, dass Folter Bin Ladens "bekommen" hat, dann neigen wir eher dazu, die Ansicht zu akzeptieren, dass ein gutes "Ende" brutale Mittel rechtfertigen kann. "

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