The event:
youtube.com/watch?feature=pl … Ukj9pjx3H0
I’m not familiar with Mancow. The fact that he volunteers for this and emerges afterward with no problems shows whether this is actually “torture” or not. Actual real torture results in permanent physical and mental injury. This does not meet that criteria. It works by way of a natural reflex. Unpleasant and frightening it undoubtedly is.
But the question remains - Does this work in gaining usable information when dealing with terrorists?
The answer has been shown to be…Yes.
FWIW, I think this was stupid publicity stunt. I have seen the results of real torture and both its ophysical and psychological aftermath. I do not advocate the use of torture.