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cali

(114,904 posts) Fri Nov 15, 2013, 12:16 PM Nov 2013

is torture?

For the purpose of this poll, solitary confinement is defined as it's widely practiced in U.S. prisons.

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	7 (58%)
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	4 (33%)
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Poll: Do you believe that solitary confinement [View all] cali Nov 2013 OP

It is a form of torture, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #1

In those cases it may still be called "solitary" kentauros Nov 2013 #2

Good point. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #3

I often wonder about the brain-damage of these types of offenders. kentauros Nov 2013 #4

For extended periods of time, absolutely. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #5

Not enough information to determine. MineralMan Nov 2013 #6

thanks for that link. scary. nt Sheri Nov 2013 #31

Ripe nonsense. Prolonged Solitary is torture and damages the individual. Katashi_itto Nov 2013 #13

No mention in the OP of "Prolonged" Solitary. MineralMan Nov 2013 #18

as it's generally practiced is a pretty big clue cali Nov 2013 #28

Not really. It assumes knowledge not in evidence. MineralMan Nov 2013 #29

Even a dog should not be treated this way. L0oniX Nov 2013 #7

Totally agree! pipi_k Nov 2013 #9

+10000 woo me with science Nov 2013 #20

I do, and... pipi_k Nov 2013 #8

Yes. LuvNewcastle Nov 2013 #10

It can be used as torture. NCTraveler Nov 2013 #11

Being imprisoned is torture quinnox Nov 2013 #14

that's just a cali Nov 2013 #15

Let's put it this way, I would not want to undergo either experience quinnox Nov 2013 #22

I wouldn't either. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #23

no. you're still wrong. cali Nov 2013 #25

Possibly. But then so is having a cellmate who rapes you (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2013 #16

so? what is your point? cali Nov 2013 #21

I know it is. (n/t) Iggo Nov 2013 #17

For the skeptics: NuclearDem Nov 2013 #24

yep. pure torture and completely unnecessary. nt Sheri Nov 2013 #30