Dershowitz argues that opposition to nonlethal torture is based in part on the nonrational association of nonlethal torture with famous incidents of lethal torture.

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Alan Dershowitz has indeed argued that part of the opposition to nonlethal forms of torture stems from an irrational association with historical instances of lethal torture, suggesting that this emotional response can cloud judgment on the matter.

Dershowitz Argues That Opposition to Nonlethal Torture Is Based in Part