I don't know if your comment is directed at me, but I will say that no the torture is not justifiable.

But, it is what it is. Governments have their methods (and you can get off your high horse thinking it's just the US government that tortures hostages) and these methods are questionable.

Like I said, "It's easier to beg for forgiveness..."

Brit, I agree, the Geneva Convention document has become a joke.