Which of the following best captures McMahan's main conclusion of "Torture in Principle and in Practice"?
A) Certain forms of torture are morally acceptable and should be legally sanctioned.
B) Torture is always immoral, but should be legally sanctioned in some cases.
C) Torture, although sometimes permissible in principle, should never be legally sanctioned.
D) Torture is always immoral in principle and should never be legally sanctioned.

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McMahan argues that while there might be extreme hypothetical scenarios where torture could be morally permissible, it should not be legally sanctioned due to the risks and abuses that could arise from such legal allowances.

Which of the Following Best Captures McMahan's Main Conclusion of "Torture